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    SimplyMEPIS 6.5 - Compal HEL80

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by pyro9219, Jun 5, 2007.

  1. pyro9219

    pyro9219 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Using BIOS 116B I've got all function keys working (Brightness/Volume) and the wireless select switch even works, so I can turn on and off my wireless nic!

    Just thought I'd share my great experience with the new version of mepis.. Everything has been working out of the box without any config, even my VX revolution's keys.. (Not sure about the camera, cause I don't use it)
     
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Awesome ;) Kubuntu 7.04 has been about the same for me. I may try out 116B though, as the other BIOS's have broken the Fn keys for me, so I rolled back.
     
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    The only thing I don't have with 116B is the 2 user programmable keys (not windows or linux), those died on me after 114B.
     
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