"Laptop revival stories usually describe detailed procedures for installing Linux and device drivers on a specific make of laptop. This article is more general. How do you go about making an old laptop useful? What steps are involved? Which Linux distributions will work? We'll even discuss how Windows and dual-booting fit into the picture."
I can't believe I saw this before Jack! He must be sleeping. :)
AlaskaJoe
Here's a handy URL if you are going to mess w/old laptops:
ReplyDeletehttp://repair4laptop.org/
It has all sorts of info on laptop hardware, specs, manuals, etc.
JonnyK