[OB] DSL on OB800, was ' ubuntu gutsy on OB80, anyone?

[Michel Bel]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve" <skimpton at btopenworld.com>
To: "'HP Omnibook Notebook Computer list'" <omnibook at lists.elektro.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 7:15 PM
Subject: Re: [OB] ubuntu gutsy on OB80, anyone?


>
> Michel Wrote
>
>> If interested, I'll post a small how-to here.
>
> ...yes please...
Done
>
> If I put up DSL onto my OB800 (as the native OS), would it be useable
> on-line (e.g. email and known internet sites only) without the need for
> antivirus software?
Yes
>
> Also... will DSL support my Adaptec USB2connect USB 2.0 Cardbus (i.e. for 
> a
> Laser Wheel Mouse), and a SlimSCSI 1460D PC Card (for my scanner)?
>
Probably yes, but, check the forums. If the 2.4. kernel supports it, yes.
But plug it in before boot, and you will see the PCMCIA messages come up.

Cheers,
Michel