thinkpad 600

[Andrew L. Gould]

On Friday 16 April 2004 09:59 am, Rob wrote:
> bungu at emirates.net.ae wrote:
> >Hi Please can you tell me  how to install freebsd   on my thinkpad  600
> >as  I have  win 98 on it  and  it is a refurbed  unit
> >I would  like to  investigate  freebsd   as an os   and  use it in an
> >everyday  enviroment  and  say  good riddens  to  MS  and  hopefolly
> >do my bit for  the other battlers   in the field
> >Thanks
> >gary
> >_______________________________________________
>
> Hi Gary, Easiest way is to download one of the release (4.9 latest)
> iso's off of ftp.freebsd.org or mirrors.  Bun the cd as bootable, then
> boot up with it.   A graphical ibstall program guides u thru the
> installation.  But beware- keep windoze if you choose to use as the
> first partition.  it doesnt like being any where else :)  FreeBSD as
> part of the instal, will install a menued bootloader,       hope this
> helps     sincerely, Rob

You might also check the url below:

http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/ibm.html

Whereas most of the Linux info will be irrelevant, you may find some good tips 
on XFree86 configuration and other issues that are common between Linux and 
FreeBSD.

Good luck,

Andrew Gould