From: Bruce Markowitz (scosgt_at_worldnet.att.net)
Date: Thu Jul 12 2001 - 11:49:51 EDT
First of all this is a great machine
Forget the PCMCIA Ethernet, you can find mini-PCI combo cards on ebay for
around $60.00
Get a copy of Partition Magic and you'll be able to do what ever partitions
you want.
Hope this helps
----- Original Message -----
From: <rclay_at_uab.edu>
To: <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 2:57 AM
Subject: [TP-A21m] fdisk + ethernet card + 2nd battery
> Hello Thinkpad:
>
> I recently found this list while shopping for my first laptop and have
been
> perusing the archives for info. Finding this list is one of the factors
that
> made me decide to get a thinkpad! :) I ordered an A21m from the
imb.auctions
> store on eBay tonight. The model I am getting (2628F2U) only has 64mb of
> ram, so I am getting a 256mb stick from crucial.com to boost the ram. I
had
> a couple questions I am hoping the knowledgeable folks on the list will
> assist me with:
>
> 1- I am planning to fdisk/partition the 20gig HD into C:\5gig for OS&Apps
> and D:\~14gig for random storage. Is this going to be a simple as it is
with
> a desktop? or do laptops present other *issues* I should take into
> consideration when it comes to partitioning/reinstalling OS/etc. ?? I've
> built and configured my share of desktops, but this will be my first time
> working with a laptop. I am assuming it is the same, but we all know what
> can happen when we ASSuME!
>
> 2- who/where is the best source for a second battery?
>
> 3- recommendations on a pcmcia ethernet card brand/model? (primary usage
> will be connecting to DSL at home)
>
> any & all advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
>
> thanks-
> Rob
>
> ps. here are some links to the model I am getting:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1254648521
>
> http://robclay.net/thinkpad.htm <-- exact model and tech specs I ripped
> from the lowest price retailer I found and put on my site :)
>
>
>
>
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