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.
Linux on the U100 (1)
Posted by Bob on Apr 14, 2008
Last weekend I decided to remove my Windows Vista Home Premium installation and try to install linux on my Libretto U100. Reason for this drastic move is the poor performance of Vista, despite the 1 GB memory. Maybe in the future I’ll try Vista again and tune it a biot, but now I want Linux!
So Linux it will be, but what distro will meet my demands? All those different distributions of Linux does not make life a lot easier. But from my little linux experience in the past I choose Xubuntu 7.10 on my Libretto.
Why? Because XFCE is very light compared to Gnome or KDE, and Ubuntu is easy to install and has good support on multimedia, wireless networking and more.
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
U100 memory upgrade
Posted by Bob on Apr 8, 2008
My own Libretto came with one 512 MB memory module, which should be enough for the default Windows XP Professional installation. After I installed Vista Home Premium, the amount of memory became the bottleneck for an acceptable performance. So, I dediced to upgrade my memory to a decent 1 GB. As far as I know, that 1 GB is the maximum for the Libretto U100, because there;s only one memory slot available.
How-to remove stickers
Posted by Bob on Apr 7, 2008
Personally, I find the Windows and ATI or NVIDIA stickers very annoying. Especially on your little Libretto they make your laptop look cheap.
Follow these simple steps to remove them in an easy way without leaving a trace.
1 Use your nail or a knife to remove the stickers. Notice that there will be some sticky stuff remain on your laptop.
2 Use Sticker Remover on a soft cloth to remove the sticky stuff on your laptop. This also leaves soem unwanted material on your little fiend, but don’t worry, step 3 deals with that!
3 Use a bit of methylated spirit o a soft cloth t remove the remainings of the Sticker Remover. It will smell for a short while, but you will end up with a nice clean Libretto!