Carcenomy
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| System Name | Project T - the computer I've never finished! |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 |
| Motherboard | ASUS Striker Extreme |
| Cooling | Zalman 9500AM2 with 9500AT fan on CPU, Zalman VF1000 on both GPUs |
| Memory | 4GB Corsair XMS2 Pro DDR2-800 |
| Video Card(s) | Gigabyte GTS250 OC'd 1GB w/ stock Zalman VF1050 x2 in SLI |
| Storage | A-Data S592 64GB SSD and 2x 320GB Seagate Barracuda 7200 SATA2 in RAID0 |
| Display(s) | ViewSonic VX2433wm |
| Case | 1997 Macase SuperMid tower. Vertical hinge sides, custom mesh front, open air path, fan controller. |
| Audio Device(s) | Creative X-Fi Elite Pro PCI |
| Power Supply | Silverstone Decathlon DA750 |
| Software | Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit |
| Benchmark Scores | Hasn't been benched. |
Well I finally got around to attacking the iBook. No more browser annoyances or filth under the shielding for this iBook. BUT!
Linux just doesn't like my iBook. Allow me to explain so I can beg for help
1. The LCD. Now c'mon, an iBook SE G3 366 Graphite isn't a rare combination, and it's certainly not new. So why does Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Xubuntu not support adjusting its brightness?! I have pbuttons installed and have proper volume control via keyboard and mixer, but the brightness buttons are broke, and if you put the machine into standby or close the lid (same thing), the LCD backlight stays on. Any thoughts?
2. Video support. Standard onboard ATi Rage Mobility... straight after Yaboot starts initializing Linux, it gives an error - something to do with a not being able to address a region on the PCI bus? There's also no information on what exactly it's doing during startup, which un-nerves me somewhat.
If you guys could give me some insight into those issues I'd be over the moon, and have a truly useful little machine once again.
Otherwise, I might just do what the quiz thing suggested and try Mandriva.
Linux just doesn't like my iBook. Allow me to explain so I can beg for help
1. The LCD. Now c'mon, an iBook SE G3 366 Graphite isn't a rare combination, and it's certainly not new. So why does Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Xubuntu not support adjusting its brightness?! I have pbuttons installed and have proper volume control via keyboard and mixer, but the brightness buttons are broke, and if you put the machine into standby or close the lid (same thing), the LCD backlight stays on. Any thoughts?
2. Video support. Standard onboard ATi Rage Mobility... straight after Yaboot starts initializing Linux, it gives an error - something to do with a not being able to address a region on the PCI bus? There's also no information on what exactly it's doing during startup, which un-nerves me somewhat.
If you guys could give me some insight into those issues I'd be over the moon, and have a truly useful little machine once again.
Otherwise, I might just do what the quiz thing suggested and try Mandriva.