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    X60s linux

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by TroubledMind, Jun 11, 2007.

  1. TroubledMind

    TroubledMind Notebook Guru

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    I would like install linux on my X60s but the only problem is that i don't have a dock. Is there any way do do it through the flash reader, or anything else. The big issue I am worried about is that if the installer can recognize the flash reader to boot it up.
     
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  2. dietcokefiend

    dietcokefiend DietGreenTeaFiend

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    I would suggest getting a 5.25" external enclosure, and sticking a desktop optical drive in it. These can be had for 30-40 bucks, and are recognized by almost all laptops these days.

    If you want something to carry around with you, you might want something slim, like the item below:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827131043
     
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    labyrinthe Notebook Guru

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    Can you install it using the optical drive of another laptop, i.e. via network?
     
    labyrinthe, Jun 11, 2007
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    oodsfnsdfz Notebook Consultant

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    With some TFTP and RARP server you could do a network boot and then an Internet installation (e.g. Debian can do that).
     
    oodsfnsdfz, Jun 11, 2007
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