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IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad R61i
Author(s)
Martin Picek (contact: http://picek.gnome-cesko.cz)
Specifications
| Name | IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad R61i |
| Processor | Pentium Dual-Core T2410 |
| Screen | 15.4”, 1280×800 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| HDD | 120 GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD±RW |
| Graphics | Intel X3100, 256MB shared |
| Network | Ethernet, Wireless |
| Audio | Intel High Definition Audio |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | |
| 56K Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| Trackpoint | Yes | |
Notes
Tested on Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex.
Summary
All hardware devices run perfect without special settings. Thinkpad's key “Fn” (a special function key) is also supported. Only unsupported thing is the “ThinkVantage” key (other Thinpad's special key), but you can set it by configuring the appropriate file.
The desktop environment (GNOME) is well-integrated with this laptop. You can control sound volume, brightness, etc. by your keys.
Finally, this laptop just works under (Ubuntu) GNU/Linux.
Discussion
I the following Linux destributions, they all worked : Ubuntu, openSUSE, and Linux OS PC.
All are great, but no support for ThinkVantage Technology. !
I got Fedora 7,8,9,10 and 11 installed on the System. Everything works fine !
the following are my laptop specification, and i face problems in installing fedora on it, i think the problem is in the grapichc card, because at the begining of the installation i got a black screen any ony can help.
Name IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad R61i
Processor Pentium Dual-Core T5250
Screen 15.4”, 1280×800
RAM 2 GB
HDD 160 GB
Optical Drive DVD±RW
Graphics NVIDIA Quadrp NVS 140M, 512MB ←———–
Network Ethernet, Wireless
Audio soundMAX HD Audio