> -----Original Message----- > From: fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Cary Hart > Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 8:08 PM > To: fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx > Subject: Re: FC4 on Laptop, does it work?? > > On Sat, 18 Feb 2006 19:27:09 +0100 > "Tomas Larsson" <tomas@xxxxxxx> opined: > > As I suspected. > > Will both the pad and usb-mouse work. > > Is there drivers for the ATI video avaible somewhere? > > Any other culprits to think about? > > Like: S-Video Out, the Fn-keys, IR-connections, Energie management, > > soundcard, hotswap cd/dvd -- Floppy etc? > > > It is extremely safe to install FC4. If you have any > problems, post the output from "lspci -vv" I have Fedora > working on two laptops; a very old Dell and a relatively new > Sony. The only issue (on both) is the modem. If I really > needed it, I could figure out one of the various solutions. > > BTW, I have an ALPS touchpad and a USB Logitech. Both work on > the Sony. > Ok, time to wipe XP from that laptop then. Never done any destop install before (only server), which dektop to use? Pros and cons with the various ones? Anything special to consider? Will it work from stock, or do I need to do a special build and create my own install CD's? With best regards Tomas Larsson Sweden Verus Amicus Est Tamquam Alter Idem
