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IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad X60

Created by: Bill Giannikos,Last modification on Fri 17 of Aug, 2007 [09:22 UTC]by Bill Giannikos


This guide is intended to provide you details on how well this laptop works with Linux and which drivers you need to configure. For details on how to actually install and configure the required drivers have a look at our guides section for distribution specific instructions.





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If you are looking to purchase this laptop you can visit Lenovo's ThinkPad X series page.

Authors

Bill Giannikos (bill2 at giannikos.com.au)

Introduction

This is a guide to running Linux with the IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad X60 laptop.

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Specifications

NameIBM-Lenovo Thinkpad X60
ProcessorIntel Core Duo T5600 1.86Ghz
Screen12.1"
RAM512MB
HDD80GB
Optical DriveCD-RW/DVD-RW
GraphicsIntel GMA950
Network10/100/1000 Ethernet, Intel 3945 802.11g Wireless, Bluetooth
OtherFingerprint reader, 3 x USB2.0, 1 x Firewire

Linux Compatibility

DeviceCompatibilityComments
ProcessorYes
ScreenYes
GraphicsYesUse i810 driver
SoundYesUse snd_hda_intel drver
EthernetYes
WirelessYesUse ipw3945 driver
56K ModemNot Tested
Fringerprint ReaderNot Tested
USBYes
FirewireNot Tested
PCMCIANot Tested

Notes

You should use a distribution which uses kernel version 2.6.15 or greater, such as Fedora Core 5 or Ubuntu Linux 6.06, for better Linux support on the X60.

Related Resources

Preparing your laptop for Linux
Configuring the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 & 950
Configuring the ipw3945 driver for the Intel 3945ABG wireless controller
Increasing battery life

Summary

Fairly trouble free and easy installation on the IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad X60. As long as you use a recent Linux distribution you shouldn't have too many problems.


Have you installed Linux on this laptop? If so how about leaving a comment about your success in the comments section below.



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PCLinuxOS 2k7

by kerb, Sunday 18 of November, 2007 [02:00:19 UTC]
Was able to install PCLinuxOS 2007 (Final) on my Lenovo Thinkpad x60.
  • Installation was smooth and never encountered problems (make sure you dont have any other programs running when you hit "install to hard disk". I used a bootable USB drive since this model doesnt come with a CD/DVD drive.
  • Wifi and USB works perfectly. Can detect inserted drives and easily detects wifi networks.
  • Be careful with Blue function buttons because not everything works as expected. ie Fn + Home (Increase Brightness) will blank your screen, Fn + F4 (Standby mode) will work but wont "wake up" successfully. Dont forget to enable the KMilo plugin under KDE Control Center | System Administration (Its for Thinkpad buttons)
  • Default video players doesnt work. Had to Install VLC to watch avi file (tv shows)
  • Sound doesnt work by default. Workaround: Terminate Kmixer and any other app thats uses audio and run alsaconf as root. If you restart the OS, you will have to do it again. (I'm still looking for a permanent fix)


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Re: PCLinuxOS 2k7

by kerb, Sunday 18 of November, 2007 [07:25:11 UTC]
Solved: Sound doesnt work by default.
Solution: Upgrade kernel to kernel-2.6.22.10.tex1
Explanation: ALSA related bug in kernel 2.6.18.8.tex5

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Re: PCLinuxOS 2k7

by kerb, Sunday 18 of November, 2007 [03:08:30 UTC]
Solved: Fn + Home (Increase Brightness) will blank your screen
Solution: edit the /etc/modprobe.conf and add the line "alias video off" (The blacklist solution doesnt work.)
Explanation: There is conflict with the ACPI video module.


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x60 + fedora 7

by xman, Friday 20 of July, 2007 [06:19:48 UTC]
while f7 installs easily and quickly, there are a number of issues that need to be resolved. Some (as stated) are relatively simple, others not. It is an oversimplification to say "it is fairly straightforward" w/o stating that you lose functionality w/o a lot of research and action after install. That being said, F7 runs some much faster than vista on this LT (1.86, 1.5gram, 60ghd) it is crazy. Some issues so far: need to get fingerprint reader support, blue button support, LT will not wake from sleep, will not go into sleep w/o manually entering state, wireless net connection does not automatically start, unexpected behavior from "touchpad buttons", wireless led does not work, not all FN functions work, etc. Overall experience so far is excellent, but needs a bunch of work. comments to kenfo(at)tcg-avl(dot)com

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