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Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Well-loved Linux Thinkpad for sale

Thanks for the interest from list members; it has now found a new home.

Michael

Michael Walma wrote:
> I'm giving up my well-loved IBM Thinkpad T30 for a newer model and I
> would like to find a linux-home for it.  Specs are:
> 
> 1.8g Pentium M processor
> 512m ram
> 14.1" tft screen
> ATI Radeon Mobility graphics (1024x768 resolution)
> 40g hard drive
> DVD-ROM
> DLink DWL-G650 PCMIA wireless b/g card (Atheros chipset)
> A/C adaptor
> 6 cell battery (only good for about 2.5 hours)
> 
> Look here for more details on the T30 and linux:
> http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:T30
> 
> Full disclosure: one of the two memory slots is not working, so 512m is
> the max it can handle (although I just noticed that the thinkwiki page
> implies that you can put a 1g stick in it).  There is a blemish on the
> bottom right of the screen which I only notice when watching dark
> movies.  It came with a legal copy of WinXP installed, which I have
> since wiped.
> 
> It runs linux flawlessly and Kubuntu Intrepid Ibex installs and runs
> without a hitch.
> 
> I'd like to get $100 for it, but am more interested in seeing it get
> continued use.
> 
> Contact me off-list if you are interested.
> 
> Michael
> 
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