Sorry, I am out with sinus infection ... but
1) Java - get the .bin from Sun. Install it in place of choice (I put
it in /opt). Set links to java,javac in /bin or somewhere. Or
preferably use update-alternatives (see manpage) to get the links set
right (its kind of a pain but woks well once you get it).
2) Linux on a sparc ... its a pain in the but ... especially if they
don't have floppy or CDROM ... tftp netboot then ftp or nfs install of
debian stable.
3) Centrino wireless ... goes easily on FC3 ... I did it recently for
Intel 2200 and intel 2100 minipci cards. Look at ipw2110.sf.net and
ipw2200.sf.net. There are RPMs and other packages for both. Make sure
you have the latest kernel and then install the firmware ... if you have
FC3 then you can use the RPMs menioned on the above site and be running
in no time. Use lspci to determine which card you have.
4) Thinkpads have good compatibility ... lots of info on tuxmobile or
http://www.linux-laptop.net/ I just did an install of FC3 on a T42 and
it went swimmingly ... lots of stuff worked right out of the box.
Niceset laptop install I have ever experienced. Make sure you update to
the latest kernel ... see centrino wireless above if its a T42 or other
version with the intel 2100/2200.
best of luck.
Austin
alexanderhenry@cox.net wrote:
> I seem to be the only volunteer. I have a Mandrake 7.x that I'm nuking for
> Ubuntu, someone is having trouble installing Java on their existing install,
> someone wants a dual boot on their Thinkpad, some people wanted a Linux
> install on a Spark and had no idea where to start, and a lady walked in
> wanting a clean Linux Install. Someone is also trying to play with their Linux
> in a Box boards, but is being sidetracked by his Centrino wireless (so he can
> get into his LIAB boards thru the wireless Linux to Linux instead of W!nb10$)
>
> HELP
>
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