[Discuss] Thinkpad T60p and Kubuntu

[Chris Hennessy]

On 10/12/07, Michael <michael at leamyarts.com> wrote:
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>     1. Have any of you had any experience with Thinkpads ...
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In particular I am concerned with the ATI FireGL graphics


I run Mandriva 2007.1 (upgrading to 2008 soon) and I have (when it gets back
from RMA) an ATI card.  If you don't want to do much 3d games then you
should be fine with either of the drivers.  If you want to do 3D then things
will most likely be a huge PITA until the next version of the fglrx
proprietary drivers that are due anyday now.  The good thing is most of the
specs are open now and if things are mostly supported now, they will be
soon.   (crossing fingers)

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>     2. Recommendations and opinions regarding VMware vs. Virtual Box vs.
> Xen for use in Kubuntu to guest XP Pro. ..



I use Virtual box and found it to be the easiest to setup and works just
fine for me.  I have one vm instance running  Simply Accounting with  Office
2003 inside WinXP pro.  Works just fine for what I do with it.  I also found
Virtual Box to be the easiest to get networking working properly. I had
issues with Qemu and I think even problems with VMWare.

Good luck.
Chris