Re: Apple iBook components Linux compatible?

Check out ydl.net

The bluetooth and airport cards do not work.

Neither does sleep or much else in the ways of cool laptop stuff.

Just get a Dell or IBM or HP...  Linux works better than on a iBook -
better warranty than Apple also!

RF.


On Tue, 2004-07-20 at 23:17, 馮巖 Yan Feng wrote:

> Dieter,
> 
> I'm sure you can install Linux on the iBook. X11 is also an option.
> 
> I'll ask soon about the AirPort card and Bluetooth.
> 
> Best,
> David
> 
> 於 西元2004年7月20日  22:18 時，Dieter H. 提到：
> 
> > Dear David and other BeiMac Users,
> >
> > I am forced to aquire a new laptop for my lady and since I do not
> > want to buy another Sony, I think about getting an Apple iBook.
> >
> > Now she will run OS X on this, however I would like maybe to install
> > Linux on it.
> >
> > In case she does not want the Laptop, then for sure Linux will be the
> > operating system.
> >
> > Now there is a quick question:
> > Can the wireless card from Apple work with Linux?  I mean if Linux is
> > the OS on the Laptop?
> > The same question applies to the blue tooth module?
> >
> > I asume the combo drive should not be a problem.
> >
> > Does anyone know whether they give discounts in WangFuJing?
> >
> > Thanks for the answers in advance.
> > -- 
> > With best wishes,
> >
> > Dieter 
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