Still to do: suspend-to-ram (test at kernel version 2.6.16) SMART tools enabled -- try starting smartd service (see SATA/linux page) hsf (softmodem) rpm install. fglrx install ** video performance sucks ass ensure DVD viewing works. test image loading from camera install wpa_supplicant http://hostap.epitest.fi/wpa_supplicant, http://www.downgra.de/x20/ (see 'WPA' section) get palm working clone WinXP dev - install on WinXP - Canon software (?), UltraEdit trash - eDonkey, etc. create script to get fidel to work as a wirelses gateway. network issues: http://www.downgra.de/x20/ come up w/ HOWTOs on kernel recompile HOWTO framebuffer on FC4 virtual machine ----- Original TODO below: Fidel stats: Dell Inspiron 6000 WUXGA display (1920x1200) ATI Mobility Radeon X300 (128M) graphics card 60G drive, 5300 RPM DVD +/- RW drive IntelPRO 2200 wireless (b/g) WinXP Pro reinstall - hostname 'paco(.dynobyte.com)' - overwrites the WinXP Home install. - all drivers installed/working - Shrink partition to accommodate Linux Linux install - Install Fedora Core 4, -- hostname 'fidel(.dynobyte.com)' -- Gnome window manager (installer's choice of look and feel, within reason) -- boot into GRUB for Linux/XP choice -- linux mode defaults to text mode login (X started from command line) (unless this is too archaic) - Ensure the following work: -- Hardware graphics acceleration -- wireless networking (works with gnome netapplet) -- suspend to RAM/hibernate to disk. -- ACPI stuff: HD spin-down/screen blanking/suspend -- processor speedstep -- DVD/CD burn -- DVD playback -- CD audio playback (XMMS) -- Media FN keys mapped to /etc scripts (see relevant pages at http://tuxmobil.org/dell.html) -- WUXGA working (1920x1200). Option to go to other resolutions. (WUXGA, UXGA, WSXGA+, SXGA+, WXGA, XGA) -- framebuffer support in console mode. -- install VMWare 4.5.2 (license 68M2D-DUD2P-Z9N76-4CMAH ) http://www.vmware.com/download/workstation.html If 4.5.2 doesn't work, install version 5.0 (build 13142) available from above URL with demo/keygen license (I'll upgrade later) -- ensure VMWare and VNC work full screen. -- ensure USB and firewire ports work. -- ensure built-in MODEM works -- ensure external VGA port works and provides dual-head functionality -- ensure full functionality of glidepoint touchpad. -- ensure functionality of SD card reader. -- ensure functionality of built in audio Partitioning scheme: total: 60G o WinXP Pro: 8G o Linux: 52G swap: 3G (planning on having 1.5G memory) /share: 10G (accessible by guest SMB account) /: balance (unless there's a good reason to have something on another partition) Some things that the Emperor Linux folks said they'd do: - hibernate to disk - DVD playback - LCD brightness control via Fn keys - volume control via Fn keys - wireless power kill via Fn key Of these, the last seems cool. Any thoughts on this? Could just be a script and a menu item... (I'm not sure what Fn key they're using.)