Thanks to all for the very useful comments. I feel now much better informed.
Regards,
Victor
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>> AFAIK, ntfs partitions can be resized. Maybe not all partition
>> editors can do it, but I think Knoppix's can. Ubuntu can't right now,
>> be it is on the roadmap.
>
> It's safest to use native tools to repartition.
Well, not in my experience. I used to think that
I'll just add a few comments based on my experience with an A31
ThinkPad:
On (24/11/04 14:42), Raphaël Berbain wrote:
> Victor Munoz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > Currently I'm considering R50, T41, T42 models, but I'm open to suggestions!
> ...
> > I've read that one has to be very careful when
Victor Munoz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Currently I'm considering R50, T41, T42 models, but I'm open to suggestions!
I had the opportunity to play with a T42p just yesterday. h/w-wise, I
am impressed. I still have the machine available for some time, so if
there are specific points worrying
On 24 Nov 2004, Victor Munoz wrote:
>
> Hello. I'm thinking of buying a new laptop. I don't know much about the
> subject (I've only had one old laptop, which I bought from a friend, and he
> had already installed sid). From what I've learned googling, IBM Thinkpads
> seem to be one of the best op
> After you get your thinkpad call and ask for the rescue CD's. It will
> be free. It won't be exactly the same as what is on the restore
Thanks for the tip.
> license. Create a VFAT or M$ FAT to share. Read the grub manual on the
> knoppix CD, great idea if you are new to linux.
Not
Victor,
You are well prepared for your linux thinkpad journey.
I have a T41 with dual boot debian.
Absolutely get a thinkpad. The T series are really slim. Thinkpads are
top rated for Linux installation.
After you get your thinkpad call and ask for the rescue CD's. It will
be free. It won't b
On Tuesday 23 November 2004 7:54 pm, Victor Munoz wrote:
> It will probably not be possible to buy a laptop without XP installed.
I believe CTL will sell you a laptop without an OS.
http://www.ctl.info/
> There's also the issue of the special "recovery" partition somewhere in the
> hard disk. A
Hello. I'm thinking of buying a new laptop. I don't know much about the
subject (I've only had one old laptop, which I bought from a friend, and he
had already installed sid). From what I've learned googling, IBM Thinkpads
seem to be one of the best options. I live in Japan, and Japanese brands ar
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