Below is a survey of machines that are running linux. One day I will actually tally it up into a quick glance one-pager. :) Marc E. Fiuczynski mef@cs.washington.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: mef@cs.washington.edu Laptop Make and Model: DECpc 433SLC premium (AST premiumexec under the covers) CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: DX 33Mhz, SLC, no clue if I can upgrade. Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 200MB, removeable (really great), max 340MB RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 20MB, AST, 32MB Screen size, type: 9.5", Active color matrix Max battery life while running linux: 2.5 - 3 hours Weight with battery: listed as 6lb, but probably more like 7lb with battery. PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 1, Type III, Intel 82365 Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: powerbook style track ball Docking capability: yes... wish I could buy a good dockstation. Power conservation: yes... BIOS APM stuff and automatic disk spin down Misc neat stuff: pcmcia ethernet card works great (D-LINK 650) Linux version: Linux v1.0 180MB linux, 20MB swap, 0MB DOS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: hagan%opine@cs.umass.edu (Craig I. Hagan) Laptop Make and Model: elite subnote CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 486sx/25 (sl) and 33mhz Disk size, type, upgradeable to: current max: 340mb RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 4mb, upgreadeable to 12mb Screen size, type: 640x480, max Max battery life while running linux: 2hrs Weight with battery: 3.9lb PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip:1 type I (or type II) Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: apple powerbook style Docking capability: negative Power conservation: Misc neat stuff: Linux Version: slackware 1.1.1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Robert Bedichek Laptop Make and Model: Austin DX66-2 (made by Arima) CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 66 Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 340 RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8, 32 Screen size, type: 9", 256 shades of grey Max battery life while running linux: 3 hours Weight with battery: 7 lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 2 type II Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: apple powerbook Docking capability: yes Power conservation: disk spin down, cpu to 2 MHz after 2 seconds, Misc neat stuff: modem doesn't take PCMCIA slot Linux Version: .99pl14 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: pcolsen@super.org (Peter C Olsen) Laptop Make and Model: GRiD 1550SX CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 386SX20 Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 120 MB disk RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8 MB RAM Screen size, type: 640x480 VGA B/W LCD Screen Max battery life while running linux: 1 hr Weight with battery: 11lbs w/ battery PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: N/A Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: ISOPOINT mouse Docking capability: NO Power conservation: ROM based Misc neat stuff: Builtin Modem/Slide-in SCSI adapter (replaces battery) Linux Version: Linux PL14 with 4MB swap ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: becker@super.org Laptop Make and Model:Mid-West Micro "Elite" Subnotebook ("Ultra") CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 25Mhz 486SX-SL Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 340M 2.5" IDE, removable RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8M (4M std., 12M max.) Screen size, type: 10" (advertising inches) passive matrix 64 level The contrast isn't great. C&T video chipset (w/ Mike Hollick's new VGA256 XFree driver) Max battery life while running linux: Over 3 hrs. with sceen mostly blanked. 1.5+ hrs. with disk active, 14.4K PCMCIA modem always on. Advertised as "up to 5 hours". Yeah, right. Weight with battery: 4.1 lbs. (3.9 advertised) PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: One Type 2, DataBook TCIC/2 bridge Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: powerbook-style Docking capability: None VGA, 1KB, 1S, 1P (shared w/ external floppy) Power conservation: Auto disk spindown and slower CPU clock set by BIOS Screen blanks with lid closed. "apmd" doesn't seem to work with it. Misc neat stuff: Only $1600 w/ 340M+4M! External floppy included $220 for +4M, $470 for +8M, $90 extra battery Standard power connector, 13.5V (@ 1.9A max.) Linux Version: 1.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Rik Harris Laptop Make and Model: IPC P5 CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 486SX/25 up to 486DX2/66 Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 340Mb poss 520Mb in future RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8Mb up to 32Mb Video: 512K VGA, upgradable to 1Mb Screen size, type: 9.5" passive mono 640x480x64, up to active colour 640x480x256 Max battery life while running linux: at least 2 hrs, never run it down Weight with battery: 2.9kg PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 2xtype II, or 1xtype III Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: trackball at front Docking capability: yes, but I haven't tried it Power conservation: screen blank, backlight off, hd powerdown, suspend/resume, all work fine with linux Physical Dimensions: 282x218x45mm Ports: 1P, 2S, 15pin VGA, 6pin mini-DIN keyboard (comes with PS/2 -> XT/AT keyboard adapter cable), 110 pin expansion (bus). Misc neat stuff: Optional internal FAX/modem Linux Version: 0.15 (Slackware 1.1.2), XFree86 1.3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: J.Petersen@qmw.ac.uk (J.H.Petersen) Laptop Make and Model: Toshiba T1900C CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: i80486 SX 20Mhz (3V), (maybe to 486DX2 40Mhz?) Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 200Mb, IDE, ? RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8Mb, ?, 20Mb Screen size, type: 640x480, advanced STN LCD, VGA Max battery life while running linux: not sure, around 1 1/2 hrs? Weight with battery: 3kg ?? PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: one type III slot, ? Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: MS Quickport Trackball, right side Docking capability: none Power conservation: haven't (tried) gotten this to work Misc neat stuff: XVGA_16 works great Linux Version: 0.99pl.{12,13,14} all work fine (haven't had time to upgrade yet to 1.0 ;-). 140Mb Linux, 20Mb Swap (only need 10) and 40 Mb MSDoz (almost never used :-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: "Dr Peter J. Braam" Laptop Make and Model: BIT DU33 CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: DX33 Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 120MB RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8MB Screen size, type:10" LCD monochrome, video chip CT 65530 Max battery life while running linux:3.5 hours Weight with battery: PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip:module for sale Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.:trackball right top Docking capability:yes Power conservation:no, didn't try though Misc neat stuff:ethernet module for $100.- Linux Version: variable ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: pxl@bifrost.LANL.GOV (Peter Lomdahl) Laptop Make and Model: Austin 486DX2-66 CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 66 MHz (don't know if upgradeable) Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 340 MB upgradeable to 520MB RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8MB upgradedable to 32 MB Screen size, type: 640x480 LCD active color matrix. Max battery life while running linux: < 2 hours Weight with battery: 6.2 lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 2 type II (or one type III) Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: trackball ps/2 type Docking capability: Yes Misc neat stuff: Internal 14.4 modem, Have ordered D-LINK 650 ethernet. Power conservation: Yes (automatic disk spin down and display dimmer) Linux Version: TAMU 0.99pl15 (16 MB swap, 220 Mb Linux, 100 MB DOS) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Peter Linde Laptop Make and Model: AST PowerExec 4/25 CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 25 Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 200 Mb removable (340 Mb) RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8 Mb Screen size, type: B&W Max battery life while running linux: Weight with battery: PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 2 slots, type II, Intel Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: Front added trackball, external PS/2 Docking capability: yes Power conservation: yes Misc neat stuff: PCMCIA D-link 650, works great. PCMCIA Intel 14400 faxmodem, still not working with linux... Linux Version: 1.0 (Slackware 1.2.0 distribution), 130 Mb Linux, 10 Mb swap, 50 Mb DOS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: sid@lamont.ldgo.columbia.edu (sidney hellman) Laptop Make and Model: NEC versa E CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 486DX2-50 (max) Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 209M (up to 350M) RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 12M (4 standard, 20 max) ($$$) Screen size, type: 9.5" Active color matrix Max battery life while running linux: 1-2 hours Weight with battery: < 7 lbs. PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: PCMCIA 2 type 1 or 2, or 1 type 3 Intel chipset for pcmcia Mouse, Track Ball(location), ..etc.: Trackball is on front of unit below space bar, (i.e. visible even when laptop is closed.) (very nice) Docking capability: docking station ~$600. Power conservation: Have not done much yet (new machine) Misc neat stuff: floppy removes and makes room for second battery Linux Version: 1.0 179M linux, 10 meg swap, 20 meg dos ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: pratt@CS.Stanford.EDU CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 40MHz int. (clk-dbled), 20 MHz bus Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 130MB RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 4MB, ?, 20MB Screen size, type: 7", LCD Max battery life while running linux: 1.5 hours (boo hiss) Weight with battery: 2.9 lbs (main reason for choice) PCMCIA # of slot, type, bridge chip: 1, Type II, ? Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: Pointer on kbd (like IBM's EZpoint) Docking capability: None Power conservation: BIOS APM Misc neat stuff: Linux Version: 0.99pl15 (time for an upgrade) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: buck@wic.waterloo.shl.com (Charlie Krasic) Laptop Make and Model: NEC Ultralite Versa 33C CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 33MHz 486SL, E series has 50MHz Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 340M removable (upgrade depends on what is available) RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 20M (20M is the max on-board) Screen size, type: 9.5" active matrix colour Max battery life while running linux: 3.5-5hrs (swapping floppy for 2nd battery) depending on type of activity. Weight with battery: not sure -- 9lbs? PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 2 type II, or 1 type III, IBM bridge chip. Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: Ballpoint mouse :( Docking capability: Docking station or port replicator. I have a docking station with an ethernet card (SMC Ultra 16), and an external video card (ET4000). I use the ET4000 to run 1024x768 under X. Power conservation: The usual..also has a save system image to disk program I do not use. Misc neat stuff: Biggy is the ability to use a 2nd batter instead of the floppy drive. Removable hard disk is cool, I have DOS & QNX on one (for work), and Linux on the other. Bad point: video chipset not supported by XFree, so I can only use the generic VGA server on the LCD..this is limited to 16 colours and is very slow. On the upside, it does support an external card when docked so X runs very nicely when docked. Coming soon.. a screen which supports touch and pen! Also, I have a Megahertz XJ144 pcmcia modem. I have CSLIP working nicely ;). Linux Version: Slackware 1.1.2 with various upgrades including 1.0 kernel. I use 332M for Linux and 8M for swap. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: deaton@geom.umn.edu Laptop Make and Model: IBM ThinkPad 350 CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 486SL/25Mhz Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 125 MB (to 250, more?) RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 12MB (to 20) Screen size, type: Mono Max battery life while running linux: >3hrs Weight with battery: not too bad PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 1, Type II, Intel 82365 Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: Trackpoint II (very cool, BTW) Docking capability: no idea Power conservation: yes, suspend feature works fine, except for clock time Misc neat stuff: Megahertz PCMCIA modem works. Linux Version: Linux 1.0, 12MB swap, 115MB Linux, 0MB Dos. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: north@queequeg.IFA.Hawaii.Edu Laptop Make and Model: Compaq 4/25 Lite CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 25MHz 486 SL Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 209 Mb, 500Mb max RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8Mb, 20Mb max Screen size, type: Duel scan monochrome. Max battery life while running linux: About 4 hours. Weight with battery: I guess its about 6 pounds. PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: No PCMCIA Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: 2 button trackball mounted on screen bezel, the arrangement works quite well with X. Docking capability: Full desktop, or small unit with SCSI and 1 card slot. Power conservation: Screenblank, HD shutdown, and a manually operated sleep mode. The battery monitor works under Linux, in sleep mode the battery will keep the memory contents alive for a couple of days. Misc neat stuff: slot for a modem. Linux Version: Slackware ?.?.? X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: 256 gray levels. Had to use the Xfree 1.3 server (everything else is Xfree2.0) because the p Xfree 2.0 had a bug in its AVGA support. Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): Don't know, thoug I'd probably use the expansion base, since there is only one place where I have net access. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: btalley@mc.fin.xerox.com (Brian Talley) Laptop Make and Model: Gateway 2000 HandBook CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 80486DX (SL-enhanced) clock-doubled to 40MHz Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 130M IDE HD RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8M (was 4M, upgradable to 20M) Screen size, type: 640x480 VGA 16-shade greyscale. Don't know the exact size. Approximately 7.8" x 4.5". NOTE: DESPITE THE RESOLUTION, THE ASPECT RATIO IS *NOT* 4:3, (THE PIXELS AREN'T SQUARE) GIVING THE SCREEN A "SQUASHED" LOOK. This isn't a problem for me, but it could bother the h*ll out of other people. Max battery life while running linux: With power management, about 1-1.5 hours. Weight with battery: Just under 3 pounds. PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: One PCMCIA 2.0 Type II. Don't know the chip. Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: EZ-Point (similar to TrackPoint II from IBM). Located in upper-right corner. Buttons on front face. Emulates a PS/2 mouse. Docking capability:None. Power conservation: All power management works flawlessly with Linux. The system has no "off" switch: it has a suspend/resume switch. As such, I can hit a button and be popped into my X session. Misc neat stuff: It's light and very quick. Linux Version: Linux v1.1.0 with pcsndrv-0.6, and noblink-1.0 patches installed. X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: XFree86 v2.1 running the 16-color X server. Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): Currently running SLIP at 19,200 out the standard RS-232 port (which has a 16450 chip). DLink adapter worked well under 0.99.14. Haven't tried it under 1.1.0. Will purchase both ethernet and a modem when PCMCIA drivers are completed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: wah@zeno.fit.edu (Bill Huttig) Laptop Make and Model: Midwest Micro Elite 486SLC-33 (made by Compal) CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 33 Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 200 meg (not sure what brand) IDE RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8 megs Screen size, type: about 9 ich LCD Max battery life while running linux: about 2 hrs each (2 batteries) Weight with battery: think 6 lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: built in track ball uper right Docking capability: yes Power conservation: Misc neat stuff: Linux Version: current X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: brett@iit.com (Brett Coon) Laptop Make and Model: Epson NB-SL/25 CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 25 MHz Intel 80386SL Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 120 MB Removable harddisk RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8MB RAM, upgradeable to 20MB Screen size, type: backlit monochrome LCD, dimensions unknown Max battery life while running linux: Unknown, but not long. Weight with battery: 7.2 lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: none Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: Microsoft Ballpoint trackball Docking capability: yes - docking station provides 2 expansion slots Power conservation: Software and hardware features Misc neat stuff: Harddisk is removable Linux Version: v0.99pl10+ MCC release X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: I use B&W TinyX Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): none ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Michael Poag Laptop Make and Model: Dell 320N+ CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 20MHz 386sx Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 60MB IDE RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8MB Screen size, type: 8.5in mono16shadeVGA Max battery life while running linux: 3.5 hours Weight with battery: ~7.5 lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: NONE Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: NONE Docking capability: NONE Power conservation: screen light, other capabilities disabled Misc neat stuff: 24/96FaxModem Linux Version: v1.0 , from Slackware 1.2.0 X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: XFree2.1 Mono & VGA16 640x480 Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): D-Link600 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Paul Goldsmith Laptop Make and Model: Jetta Jetbook CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: Cyrix 486-33 Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 120M, 240M RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 4M, 16M Screen size, type: 10" LCD Max battery life while running linux: ~1hr Weight with battery: 2Kg (5.5lbs) PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 1 Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: trackball Docking capability: yes Power conservation: yes, but Linux disk sync defeats it Misc neat stuff: installed in 3 hrs from scratch Linux Version: 99.14 X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: X386 mono (could run colour) Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: privitt@eagle.tamu.edu (Carl Privitt) Laptop Make and Model: GRiD 1660 CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 20MHz, 386SX, none Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 120Mb, IDE, none RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8Mb, ?????, 8Mb Screen size, type: monochrome LCD Max battery life while running linux: 90 minutes Weight with battery: ????? lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 0, NA, NA Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: Track Ball (front¢er, above keyboard) Docking capability: yes Power conservation: yes Misc neat stuff: mouse is PS/2 Linux Version: 1.0.4 X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: mono, used generics VESA 640x480 settings Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): D-Link 600 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Martin Sjolin Laptop Make and Model: "Chicony NoteBook 9800" - NoName Taiwain Brand, seems to be sold by quite a few suppliers in Sweden (have a small wrist support in front). CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 486DX 66Mhz Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 340MB (standard 120MB, max is 340MB) RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 16MB (standard 4M, max is 20MB) Screen size, type: 9", 64 scades of gray, 640x480 LCD, CLGD6225, VGA 525K external SVGA. Possible to change monochrome screen into color TFT or color dual scan screen. Max battery life while running linux: 2h with disc and modem running ... Weight with battery: 3kg PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 2 Type II or 1 slot III, Int 82356 Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: TrackBall, upper left corner. Docking capability: Yes - 2 3.5" and 1 5.25" disks. 4 16-bit ISA and 2 32-bit VESA. Power conservation: Auto disk spindown and slower CPU clock set by BIOS. Screen blanks with preset time (BIOS) or when lid closes. Not sure about "apmd". Misc neat stuff: 128kb cache in docking station, Local Bus. Linux Version: 0.99.15, 32MB Swap, 10MB DOS X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: X386 2.0 (gray). Had to change white color definition to get it working. Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): (Intel) 14.4 DataFax running nice after initializing under DOS, had to add quite some extended usleep to run pcmciad. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: rco@di.uminho.pt (Rui Carlos Oliveira) Laptop Make and Model: Notestar NP-743D (Supernote in UK) made by MicroStar, TW CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: DX2 66Mhz. Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 250MB, removeable ( 520 Mb when available) RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 16MB, MicroStar(?), 16MB Screen size, type: 9.5", Dualscan passive matrix Max battery life while running linux: 1.5 hours Weight with battery: listed as 6.2lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 1, Type II, Databook tcic/2 (by Fujitsu) Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: track ball removeable module Docking capability: yes. Power conservation: yes. No BIOS APM. Misc neat stuff: Proprietary modem/fax, scsi (FDomain), 2nd serial port modules. pcmcia ethernet card works great(?) (D-LINK 650) Linux version: Linux v1.0 230MB linux, 20MB swap, 0MB DOS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: dixosw@aurfs1.aur.alcatel.com (Steve Dixon) Laptop Make and Model: AST PowerExec 486/33SL CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 33 Mhz Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 340 Mbyte RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8 Mbyte - 20 Mbyte Screen size, type: 9 inch, mono Max battery life while running linux: 2-3 hours Weight with battery: 6.9 lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 2 Type 2; Megaheartz 14.4 fax/modem Xircom 10BaseT (yuk!) Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: AST trackball, PS2 port at rear Docking capability: Yes Power conservation: APM Misc neat stuff: Linux Version: Slackware 1.1.2 (Linux 0.99.15) X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: Xfree86 (not sure of specs) Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): I wish ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: klaus@gaston.adsp.sub.org (Klaus Lichtenwalder) Laptop Make and Model: Sager NP943 CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: Intel 486DX33 Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 200MB (340MB) RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8MB (16MB) Screen size, type: 9.5" VGA 640x480 CCFT Backlight LCD, 64 gray scale Max battery life while running linux: approx 2h Weight with battery: 7.7lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 0 PCMCIA, 2 Expansion cabinets Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: none Docking capability: none offerd Power conservation: power management (cpu speed, hd stop) Misc neat stuff: excellent full sized keyboard. Linux Version: 0.99pl14 up to v1.1.0 (at the time of writing ;-) X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: 800x600, mono, color VGA and SVGA Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): dlink, slip ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: spin@netcom.com (Nancy Perry) Laptop Make and Model: BIT FR-800 CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 486/66 Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 340, upgradeable to 520 RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 16, upgradeable to 32 Screen size, type: 9.5" Dual Scan Color Max battery life while running linux: 2 hours. Recharge time 90 min. Weight with battery: 5.94 lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: Type III, 2 slots Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: Trackball, at bottom center Docking capability: Yes Power conservation: Yes Misc neat stuff: Sound card, input mike, speaker output, optional pen map Linux Version: 0.99.14 X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: WD90C24C chipset --> VGA16 server Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): none right now ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: wxtsai@dcsssol.dcss.com (Wade Tsai) Laptop Make and Model: Gateway 2000 ColorBook CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 33mhz, 486sx, not upgradeable. Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 170 meg, Western Digital?, currently=200 meg RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8 megs, proprietary, 20 megs Screen size, type: 640x480x256 Dualscan LCD Max battery life while running linux: 1.25 to 1.75 hours depending HD activity.Weight with battery: 5.7 lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 2 type II/1 type III, unknown. Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: front retractable track ball. Docking capability: none at this time. Power conservation: APM with setup in Flash BIOS Misc neat stuff: Pretty good power management stuff. Withstood 3' drop test. A light machine to lug back n' forth to work. Linux Version: 0.99.pl15 (Slackware 1.1.1) X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: XFree86 2.0 SVGA server, Video chipset= Cirrus Logic GD6235, RAMDAC=15/16/24 bit DAC (6 bit wide lookup tables (SuperProbe)) Use ModeDB of 640x480 at lowest refresh. Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): none. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: "Ramaswamy P. Aditya" Laptop Make and Model: Toshiba 4700 CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 486/33 SL Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 200mb standard RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 4mb standard + 16mb Ram card Screen size, type: Mono Max battery life while running linux: approx 4:15 Weight with battery: 6.8 lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 2/ Type II or 1/ Type III Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: Right, track ball (PS/2 device for X...) Docking capability: yes Power conservation: yes, but haven't gotten it to work Misc neat stuff: auto-resume mode Linux Version: 1 (newest SLS) X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: mono server, though I think the SVGA will work Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): none ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: mav6@nms11.comp.pge.com (Marnix A. van_Ammers) Laptop Make and Model: Toshiba 4400SX CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 20Mhz, SX20, DX33 Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 340Mb, 2.5" Toshiba, 520MB RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 10Mb, 8Mb mem card, 18Mb Screen size, type: Gas plasma. Max battery life while running linux: Don't know, probably 2 hours. Weight with battery: 6.6 lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 0 Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: Mouse Ball on right. Docking capability: Yes Power conservation: Yes, some Misc neat stuff: ? Linux Version: .99 pl13 (SLS 1.03) X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: grey mono, 640x480 Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: rob@claircom.com (Rob Kenny) Laptop Make and Model: Toshiba T4600 CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 33Mhz I486SL Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 1.44FD, 200MB HD (120 to 200) RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8M 3.3v, (4 to 20) Screen size, type: 9.5" 640x480 Mono LCD Max battery life while running linux: 4Hrs (2 typical) Weight with battery: 6.9lb PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 2 PCMCIA type II Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: BallPoint, right side Docking capability: Y Power conservation: Y, auto off display and HD Misc neat stuff: LCD status display with estimated time left on battery. Resume mode, allows power on to return to power off mode; works great except for the PCMCIA cards. Linux Version: 99.15, slackware 1.0.3 X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: gray VGA16 Virtual 800 600 Modes "640x480" 640x480 28.322 640 680 720 864 480 488 491 521 Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): Linksys Ethernet, Megahertz XJ1144 14.4/14.4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Bruce Ravel Laptop Make and Model: AMS TravelPro 5366 CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 66 MHz (fastest they offer) Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 250 Mb (upgradable to 340) RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 16 Mb (upgradable to 32) Screen size, type: color, active matrix, 640X480X256 Max battery life while running linux: about an hour ;-( Weight with battery: about 7.5 lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 1 type III slot, TCIC2 Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: Center trackball, below space bar, 2 buttons Docking capability: 2 16 bit card slots Power conservation: Misc neat stuff: lots of ports, including SVGA output Linux Version: 1.02, Slackware X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): none right now (and it is driving me crazy!) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Michael Holst Laptop Make and Model: ZEOS Contenda 386 Subnotebook (very small/cheap/light) CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 25 MHz (not upgradable; can buy 486 to start) Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 80 Mb (not upgradable; 486 can have 120 Mb) RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 4 Mb (upgradable to 10 Mb; 486 can use 8 Mb) Screen size, type: monochrome, 640x480x2 (supports some grey scale too) Max battery life while running linux: about three hours Weight with battery: about 3.9 lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: NONE Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: trackball, 2 buttons, upper right keybd Docking capability: parallel/serial/svga ports, proprietary diskette drive port Power conservation: disk stops after 2 mins idle; can run cpu at half speed. Misc neat stuff: built in modem, bright screen (though small), very light/small Linux Version: 1.0.8, Slackware, disks sets installed: A,N,AP,D,X,T(partial). By chopping out some of the extra NFSS TeX stuff, I fit the above disks into 57 Mb; using 12 Mb for swap, this leaves about 10 Mb for work space. Also, couldn't fit the ghostscript previewer/fonts (from AP or D disks?). X Runs fine, though slow; I use twm, xdvi previewer speed is tolerable. X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: Mono, 640x480x2, 28.322 dot clocks Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): D-Link DE600, works great. Tried to use a Linksys PE-EEP pocket adapter, but no luck modifying d-link driver, so I gave up and bought the D-Link DE600. I have the Contenda connected to a local network of Sparcs running X, and it has all the functionality of the Sparcs (although slower). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: shl0@Lehigh.EDU (Samson H. Lee) Laptop Make and Model: Midwest Micro Elite Subnote CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 486SX-25 Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 260MB, up to 340MB RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 4MB, up to 12MB Screen size, type: 9.5", VGA monochrome LCD Max battery life while running linux: not tested Weight with battery: 4 lbs PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: One type II PCMCIA Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: central trackball, MS serial mouse compatible Docking capability: No Power conservation: disk still spins down under Linux, but Linux periodically writes to disk screen blanking doesn't work suspend doesn't work no PM software tried Misc neat stuff: only $1299 Linux Version: 1.0.8 X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: XF86-mono 2.0, VGA2, 640x480, 28.322 clock Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): not used ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: kbui@CS.UCLA.EDU (Kenny Bui) Laptop Make and Model: AST Advantage! Explorer(AST Bravo NB under the covers) CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: SX 25Mhz, SLC, N/A Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 120MB, built-in, N/A RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8MB, AST, 20MB Screen size, type: 9.5", Monochrome, 64 gray scale. Max battery life while running Linux: 2 - 3 hours Weight with battery: 5.9lb PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 1, Type III, Intel 82365 Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: tiny track ball, lower right corner Docking capability: No Power conservation: yes... BIOS APM stuff and automatic disk spin down, screen off and CPU slow down. Misc neat stuff: 24/96 data/fax AST pcmcia modem. Don't know if it works under Linux.(Intel 82365 type) Solectek LAN-CX parallel pocket ethernet adapter. Works under Linux as DL-600. (DL-600 clone???) Linux version: Linux v1.1.12 80MB Linux, 8MB swap, 30MB DOS(Stacked to 60MB) 38.4Kbp SLIP works with the built-in serial port fine.(I wish they put a 16550 UART there instead of 16450). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Ali M Albayrak Laptop Make and Model: Compaq Contura Aero CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 33MHz, i486SX/SL, - Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 80MB, IDE 2,5" slim, 250MB RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 4MB, ?, 12MB Screen size, type: 8", LCD b&w Max battery life while running linux: 4h Weight with battery: 1,6kg PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 1, Type II CSSI 2.01, - Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: PS/2 trackb. right-front edge Docking capability: yes Power conservation: yes, apm work under Linux Misc neat stuff: Sleeps & wakes up correctly and also screen inverting etc. works Linux Version: 1.0 (Slackware 1.2.0) X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: (no tries) Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): (no tries) NOTE: Trackball doesn't work properly with Selection -program. Compilation of kernel (1.0) and Selection (1.5) didn't help. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: schwarze@isa.de Laptop Make and Model: DECpc 425 SL/e (actually an Olivetti) CPU speed, type, upgradeable to: 25 MHz, i486 SL, ? Disk size, type, upgradeable to: 240 MB RAM size, type, upgradeable to: 8 MB (4 MB std., 32 MB max.) Screen size, type: 10" LCD backlit, 640x480, 64 grays Max battery life while running linux: 3.5 h (CPU load 3, continual disk I/O) Weight with battery: 2.5 kg PCMCIA number of slot, type, bridge chip: 1, Type II, ? Mouse, Track Ball (location), ..etc.: Trackball (left, can be pushed into casing); ext. Logitech MouseMan PS/2 Docking capability: ? Power conservation: APM, memory dump to HD when battery low Misc neat stuff: removeable HD (under keyboard), loudspeaker, microphone Linux Version: 1.0.8 (Slackware 1.2) X386 (color, gray) monitor specs: XF86_Mono 2.1, virtual 1152x900 Networking (dlink/pcmcia modules): not yet