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    T400 with discrete without Windows

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by adamj023, Aug 28, 2008.

  1. adamj023

    adamj023 Notebook Deity

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    Is it possible to get the T400 with discrete graphics without Windows installed?

    There doesn't seem to be a Linux option for this model on the website unfortunately. Windows VISTA Business 64 is what I was leaning towards but is paying for an OS from Microsoft really the best way to go?
     
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    leo221 Notebook Enthusiast

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    how many GB of ram do you plan to install?
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    My guess would the Linux versions will come later.
     
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    adamj023 Notebook Deity

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    4GB ram........ I know certain functions dont work on non Vista operating systems tho.

    I wonder if SLED 11 will resolve these issues.
     
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    MilesInCO Notebook Enthusiast

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    A friend of mine just called Lenovo about getting a T400 with linux preinstalled, like Lenovo used to offer on the T61. The sales rep said they aren't offering it yet on the T400, but they will in the future (no idea when :(). My friend ordered anyway, and is going to try to get a windows refund.

    If anyone is successful in getting preinstalled linux or a windows refund, please post.
     
    MilesInCO, Aug 28, 2008
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    +1, i bet most of us would prefer have Linux pre-installed
     
    nwo.illuminati, Aug 28, 2008
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    I would definitely prefer the option to have linux installed. Even better would be the option to have no OS installed at all. Anyway, I just got my T400 today and I've read that Montevina chipset support was added in kernel 2.6.26 so I'll have to give it a go!
     
    radioblaster, Aug 28, 2008
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