Installing Slackware 11.0 on a ThinkPad R60 - Revision history

Lucidity: Very minor clarification: don't comment out the line being added to rc.local

2010-06-19T00:20:39Z

Very minor clarification: don't comment out the line being added to rc.local

Lucidity: Moved special keys to the "Working" field. . . have not yet added the instructions

2008-05-02T07:37:37Z

Moved special keys to the "Working" field. . . have not yet added the instructions

Lucidity: TPM developments

2007-07-07T03:21:56Z

TPM developments

Lucidity at 05:15, 7 January 2007

2007-01-07T05:15:41Z

Lucidity: OpenGL update

2007-01-07T05:13:43Z

OpenGL update

Lucidity: Fixed OpenGL

2007-01-07T05:04:52Z

Fixed OpenGL

Lucidity: HDAPS update

2006-12-23T07:02:12Z

HDAPS update

Lucidity at 22:27, 21 December 2006

2006-12-21T22:27:32Z

Lucidity: Kernel compiler optimization (was Pentium-M now Pentium-4)

2006-12-21T22:24:54Z

Kernel compiler optimization (was Pentium-M now Pentium-4)

Whoopie: /* Patching */ sorry to update your howto, but your mentioned patch doesn't work with R60.

2006-12-01T13:35:17Z

‎Patching: sorry to update your howto, but your mentioned patch doesn't work with R60.

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 (or whatever is the most recent version when you're doing this)
-copy the hdapsd file to your {{path|/usr/local/sbin}} directory.  Then add a command similar to:
+copy the hdapsd file to your {{path|/usr/local/sbin}} directory.  Then add a line similar to:
-{{cmdroot|/usr/local/sbin/hdapsd -d sda -s 14 -a -b}}
+{{path|/usr/local/sbin/hdapsd -d sda -s 14 -a -b}}
 to {{path|/etc/rc.d/rc.local}}

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 * OpenGL Hardware Acceleration
 * Hard Drive [[Active Protection System]] (accelerometer)
 * (most everything else i don't mention below)
 === Not Yet Working ===
 * The thumbprint reader (this is due to the fact that Slackware does not use PAM for authentication, not driver problems)
 * Integrated security chip (appearantly this conflicts with part of the snd_intel8x0 module which is needed for sound, i'm currently researching to see if there is a workaround.)

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 * The special keys and key combos
 * The thumbprint reader (this is due to the fact that Slackware does not use PAM for authentication, not driver problems)
-* Integrated security chip (getting errors trying to load kernel module tpm_atmel)
+* Integrated security chip (appearantly this conflicts with part of the snd_intel8x0 module which is needed for sound, i'm currently researching to see if there is a workaround.)
 === Untested ===

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 To get OpenGL support working, simply add:
-Section "DRI"
+    Section "DRI"
-    Mode 0666
+        Mode 0666
-EndSection
+    EndSection
 to the end of the {{path|/etc/X11/xorg.conf}} file.

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 I'm using the pre-packaged i830 driver for [http://www.x.org XOrg], and i've found that it works nearly flawlessly in 16bpp mode, but in 24bpp more all kinds of (generally minor) screen corruptions occur.  A program is necessary to enable the 1400x1050 resolution called [http://www.geocities.com/stomljen/ 915resolution].  This program writes the capability to the bios, at which point X is able to use it (providing that it's set up this way in your {{path|/etc/X11/xorg.conf}} file.  I'm not using the external VGA nor S-Video at the moment, but fret not, this, as well as help setting up your xorg.conf file is available at [[Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950]].
 =External Sources=
 *There is information about Slackware on other Thinkpad models at [http://tuxmobil.org/ibm.html TuxMobil Linux laptop and notebook installation survey (IBM/Lenovo)].

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 * Synaptics touchpad (with scroll functionality)
 * The highest resolution in X: 1400x1050
 * (most everything else i don't mention below)
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 * The special keys and key combos
 * The thumbprint reader (this is due to the fact that Slackware does not use PAM for authentication, not driver problems)
 * OpenGL hardware acceleration seems to not be working
 * Integrated security chip (getting errors trying to load kernel module tpm_atmel)
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 == Kernel ==
-I am using the 2.6.18 kernel, others may work, but this is what i will be focusing on.  I recommend getting it from [http://kernel.org kernel.org] instead of using the Slackware tarball in the /extra branch.  (There's no good reason, just my own personal preference) Before starting the configuration you will need two thing:
+I am using the 2.6.18.3 kernel, others may work, but this is what i will be focusing on.  For the [Active Protection System] to operate correctly, version 3 of the 2.6.18 kernel must be used at this time.  I recommend getting it from [http://kernel.org kernel.org] instead of using the Slackware tarball. (There's no good reason, just my own personal preference) Before starting the configuration you will need two thing:
 # The ieee80211 kernel patch needed for the wireless drivers which can be obtained [http://ieee80211.sourceforge.net here]
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 {{cmdroot|rm /usr/src/linux}}
-{{cmdroot|ln -s /usr/src/linux-2.6.18 /usr/src/linux}}
+{{cmdroot|ln -s /usr/src/linux-2.6.18.3 /usr/src/linux}}
 Next unpack the ieee80211 stack, and patch it to the kernel source.  From the ieee80211
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 {{cmdroot|make patch_kernel}}
-Next and most annoyingly, the files that were patched must be changed slightly for the modules to compile.  In each .c file in the {{path|/usr/src/linux-2.6.18/net/ieee80211/}} directory the line
+Next and most annoyingly, the files that were patched must be changed slightly for the modules to compile.  In each .c file in the {{path|/usr/src/linux-2.6.18.3/net/ieee80211/}} directory the line
   #include "compat.h"
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 === Kernel Config ===
-Once you've completed this, copy the config-generic-smp-2.6.17.13 file from the Slackware kernel tarball to .config in the {{path|/usr/src/linux-2.6.18/}} directory.
+Once you've completed this, copy the config-generic-smp-2.6.17.13 file from the Slackware kernel tarball to .config in the {{path|/usr/src/linux-2.6.18.3/}} directory.
 Now run:
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 Currently the Suspend option in Klaptop from KDE works reliably. Also, as long as the ACPI drivers are compiled in the kernel (not as modules) you can use the Lid-close suspend in KDE even with the wifi connected.  When you open the lid, everything should resume properly, and the wifi will automatically reconnect to the network you had previously been connected to.
 === Synaptics Touchpad ===
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 Follow the directions for setting up the touchpad [http://web.telia.com/~u89404340/touchpad/ here].
 Although it isn't mentioned explicitly, the Trackpoint can be used in conjunction with the Touchpad, simply follow the directions as though you have an additional external mouse, but set it's device file to {{path|/dev/psmouse}} as well.  Both devices go through the same interface, this way you can use the Trackpoint as the pointing device and the Touchpad as a scrolling device.
-http://www.snpp.com/episodes/5F14
 === X11 Video ===
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 =External Sources=
-*This guide is listed at the [http://tuxmobil.org/ibm.html TuxMobil Linux laptop and notebook installation survey (IBM/Lenovo)].
+*There is information about Slackware on other Thinkpad models at [http://tuxmobil.org/ibm.html TuxMobil Linux laptop and notebook installation survey (IBM/Lenovo)].

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 * 15in 1400x1050 LCD
 * Intel 945GM/GMS/940GML Graphics Controller
 * Built in CDRW/DVD
 * Intel Corporation PRO/Wireless 3945ABG

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 * 60GB 5400rpm SATA HD
 * 15in 1400x1050 LCD
 * Intel 945GM/GMS/940GML Graphics Controller
 * Built in CDRW/DVD
 * Intel Corporation PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
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 * The thumbprint reader (this is due to the fact that Slackware does not use PAM for authentication, not driver problems)
 * Although the [[Active Protection System]] accelerometer and deamon work, the patch for the 2.6.18 kernel to park the drive head was just released, and i haven't succeeded in making it function properly yet.
-* In 24/32 bit color, artifacts appearing as horizontal lines appear at times of screen movement after a resume from suspend-to-ram
+* OpenGL hardware acceleration seems to not be working
-* OpenGL is unreliable
+* Integrated security chip (getting errors trying to load kernel module tpm_atmel)
 === Untested ===
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 * Firewire (probably works)
 * Modem
 == Before You Begin ==
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 or your favorite configure method.
-{{NOTE|Do not optimize for Pentium-4 M or Pentium-4}}
+{{NOTE|Do not optimize for Pentium-4 M or Pentium-M, these would work, but be less optimal}}
 Parameters that must be given special attention:
-#Optimize for "Pentium M"
+#Optimize for "Pentium 4"
 #Make sure SMP is enabled
 #Enable all ACPI functions that apply to the thinkpad, especially ibm-acpi (Compile these into the kernel, do not make them modules)
 #SATA options
 #tg3 Gigabit ethernet
 {{cmduser|make bzImage}}
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 Follow the directions for setting up the touchpad [http://web.telia.com/~u89404340/touchpad/ here].
 Although it isn't mentioned explicitly, the Trackpoint can be used in conjunction with the Touchpad, simply follow the directions as though you have an additional external mouse, but set it's device file to {{path|/dev/psmouse}} as well.  Both devices go through the same interface, this way you can use the Trackpoint as the pointing device and the Touchpad as a scrolling device.
+http://www.snpp.com/episodes/5F14
 === X11 Video ===

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 {{NOTE|I did this completely by hand as i'm not very good at scripting, but if you know another way, more power to you}}
-Next the patch for the Advanced Protections System (HDAPS) will be applied in the usual way.  Download the patch from [http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.drivers.hdaps.devel/943 here].
+Next the patch for the Advanced Protections System (HDAPS) will be applied in the usual way.  Download the patch from [http://www.dresco.co.uk/hdaps/hdaps_protect-2.6.18.3-2.patch here].
 {{WARN|This patch is VERY new as yet and should be considered unstable for the time being.}}