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    x60 and ubuntu

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Lowfront, Dec 13, 2006.

  1. Lowfront

    Lowfront Notebook Consultant

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    Wondering if anyone here has an x60 with ubuntu running on it. Can't wait to put it on, I've heard mixed things about it wondering if anyone on here tried it out.
     
    Lowfront, Dec 13, 2006
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  2. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    Provided it has the Intel wireless card, I really can't see you having any troubles at all with running Linux on that machine.
     
    Lysander, Dec 14, 2006
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  3. jeffsmythe

    jeffsmythe Notebook Geek

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    Not done it myself, but co-workers have done linux on the x60 without problems. IBM has very good support for linux generally since they typically use good quality HW components. That is, when IBM was making the x series thinkpads. Lenovo seems to have not deviated on the thinkpad line too much yet...
     
    jeffsmythe, Dec 14, 2006
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  4. RefinedPower

    RefinedPower Notebook Deity

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    Yea the first sign of things to come is the widescreen T60, if it has good build quality then the rest of the Lenovo thinkpads should be good.... probably....hopefully.
     
    RefinedPower, Dec 15, 2006
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