OS/2 Warp on a Libretto 110CT
Posted by Andrew on Jul 13, 2008
An extremely detailed and useful web page about running OS/2 Warp on a Libretto 110CT.
http://home.hccnet.nl/pr.nienhuis/OS2WarpC.html#INSTALLATION
Are you running an operating sytem other than Windows 95 or 98 on an old Libretto? Have you tried os/2 on a Libretto? Let us know in the comments and if you have a web page leave us the link.
Is there still a ‘place’ for an old Libretto?
Posted by Andrew on Jul 12, 2008
The recent launch of the latest iphone, the Asus EEE and new PDA’s… is there still a place for an older Libretto such as a 100CT in today’s computer landscape? I am not going to beat about the bush. For many an old Libretto is not right, never will be. It is not brand new, contains the latest in technologies and pushing innovation. There will always be a camp of people who can’t bear to use older hardware. If that is you, stop reading now please, this article won’t be worth the read.
Too many Libretto’s I fear are gathering dust or even worse have been disposed off, however with a bit of time it is amazing what the Libretto can still achieve. Qwerty keyboard, good size screen, upgradeable hard drive, multi-os and pcmcia providing the ability to increase functionality further. Sounds like a device that can cater to somebodies requirements to me.
Now you might be thinking CPU and available software. True the CPU can be a factor, but there still is software that is very usable on an old libretto and there are things you can do to overcome some barriers.
Comparison time. The Libretto isn’t a fit in your pocket social connectivity tool. So lets knock the head on those comparisons, there is no point. The Asus EEE is larger, higher spec, but there are many requirements that your older Libretto’s can provide that the Asus can also, but alas there is as many an old Libretto can’t. In fact lets stop the comparisons. No point!
So what does it come down to? It was obvious from the beginning really wasn’t it. There are some of us who refuse to give up on older technologies just because they are not slick and sexy enough in today’s computing landscape. If the product provides functionality that you are happy with and is the right device for a specific requirement fantastic, if your requirements change then so be it. Also there are many who want to see how far they can push their Libretto’s, the old school techs used to pushing their hardware. Why? It’s fun.
So the answer to the question? Yes
Linux on Libretto 110CT
Posted by Joseph on Apr 16, 2008
This is just a few notes to show you how I trialed Linux on my Libretto 110CT. I used the following distros:
- Zipslack (a cut down version of Slackware without X-Windows. It is called Zipslack because it is designed to be booted off a Zip disk)
- Damn Small Linux
Linux on the U100 (2)
Posted by Bob on Apr 15, 2008
Well, as I wrote in my earlier post, the first attempt to install Linux my U100 wasn’t a big succes. But, after some Googling, I learned that Xubuntu should run witj the Lilo bootloader instead of GRUPP.
So, after a quick download of the Xubuntu 8.04 Beta Alternate CD, I put the CD into the DVD slot of my U100 and started installing it the alternative way.
Solid State Libretto
Posted by Joseph on Apr 14, 2008
There are many Libretto users out there who are considering replacing the hard disk for a solid state flash disk.The reason for this is that a solid state draws a lot less power, is silent, more durable and tends to have a higher read speed. However a solid state flash drive only has a limited number of write cycles, so intensive writing to one area of the flash disk (e.g. Windows pagefile) will wear that area out quite quickly. On the other hand, most flash disks have an averaging system called wear leveling, where the one piece of data (such as the Windows pagefile) is not just written to that one area on the flash disk, but spread over the whole volume, to make the overall flash disk last longer. There are already a few laptops on the market such as the Asus eee-pc, which use a flash disk instead of a hard disk.
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Sound under DOS
Posted by Joseph on Apr 14, 2008
This is useful if you are in to playing DOS games on your Libretto 100/110CT. Unfortunatly, due to the limitations of the WDM Yamaha drivers under Windows 98, the soundblaster emulation does not work when running Windows, which means you can’t get any sound output when using a DOS program with sound. Basically this means you can’t play your favourite DOS game such a Quake under Windows, but instead you will have to play it under real-mode DOS. The set up for this is rather more tricky than Windows, but it is still achievable.
Libretto 110CT - Joseph’s Site
Posted by Bob on Apr 13, 2008
If you own or want to own a Toshiba Libretto 110 CT you have to pay a visit to Josephn.net. Joseph has build a very usefull one-page website about his Libretto, with lots of good tips, links and a few nice pictures.
Joseph focus is on Windows OS installation and multimedia, as far as you can talk about multi in case of a Libretto 110 CT. Very usefull information about how-to install Windows 2000 or XP, booting from PCMCIA and what software to use for turning your Libretto into a real multimedia station!
Finally, Joseph offers 2 downloads a 110 / 100 CT owner will most certainly appreciate, like the official 100 CT Manual in PDF format.
Link: Josephn.net