[Thinkpad] Mini-FAQ (includes how to un-subscribe)

Here is the current version of the Mini-FAQ:

[Credit for this FAQ goes to Jane Loyless. I'm assisting with the
maintenance of the FAQ for a while though, so if there are any
corrections or additions please e-mail them to 'robdbell _at_
mailworks.org']

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1) How do I un-subscribe?

This information is in the header of every individual note that is sent
out to the list:

List-Unsubscribe:
<http://stderr.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/thinkpad>,
<mailto:thinkpad-request_at_stderr.org?subject=unsubscribe>

If your company uses "autoresponders" or "auto out of office" replies
when you go on vacation, politely un-subscribe from the Thinkpad List
until you return from vacation at which time you can re-subscribe. This
will eliminate your vacation notice from being sent to every person who
posts to the list.

Additional help about subscribing, posting and managing your
subscription can be found at
<http://stderr.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/thinkpad>

2) Who is the list owner/admin, and how do I contact that person?

The list owner/admin is Elijah Wright. For assistance, send e-mail to
List-Help: <mailto:thinkpad-request_at_stderr.org?subject=help> or use
the web interface at <http://stderr.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/thinkpad>

3) Can someone tell me __________ about model _________?

<ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pcinstitute/psref/>

tabook/tawbook - A/T/X/R series
tbook/twbook - 2xx, 3xx, 5xx, 600, 7xx, 8xx series
tibook/tiwbook - i series
trbook/trwbook - older R series

Also:

Once you buy a ThinkPad, go to: <http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/>
and click on "System Details" under the "My System" section. This will
automatically detect your product and find the following information:

My product page
My warranty status
My system details

If you're not connected to the net with your Thinkpad, you can enter the
model no. (e.g. 2645-9AU) in the "Quick Path" window under "Find a product".

4) I want to wipe the pre-load from my new ThinkPad and load (generic OS
of my choice). Where are the drivers?

http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=TPAD-MATRIX

5) When copying URLs from the IBM web site, only copy up to the first
"?". Otherwise, if you're copying a URL from a page that you got to from
your personalized page, you can cause anyone who clicks on the link to
set a cookie on their machine with YOUR personalized page info in it.

6) Is this list archived anywhere?

<http://zurich.ai.mit.edu/hypermail/thinkpad/>

7) Is it OK for me to sell stuff on this list?

Yes and no. The note you got when you subscribed says this about it:

In general, advertising of commercial products or services is prohibited
on this list. However, list members may post brief, one-time
announcements of new products, as long as those products are
specifically related to ThinkPad computers and the announcement is free
of hype.

8) Can I use HTML on this list?

Please don't.

If you're on AOL, go here ->

<http://members.aol.com/adamkb/aol/mailfaq/#aol6html> to see how to turn
it off.

9) Does EasyServ need my HDD to fix my ThinkPad?

Never send anything to EasyServ that isn't part of the problem. Period.
  Remove components such as hard disks, modular bay devices (CD, DVD),
extra RAM).

10) My ___________ is better than your ___________!

Please refrain from fighting classic battles like Windows vs
any-other-OS, top posting vs bottom posting, COBOL vs C, Edlin vs VI,
Coke vs Pepsi, etc, etc, etc on this list. It's seldom that anyone will
convert, and it just gets ugly. Take it to an advocacy group somewhere.
This list is for ThinkPad issues.

11) I want to buy a used ThinkPad from _____________. They said there
was 2 years left on the warranty. How can I be sure that's true?

Get the model and serial number of the system, and check it at:

<http://www.pc.ibm.com/support?lang=en_US&page=pewselect&brand=IBM+ThinkPad&
doctype=&subtype=All>

12) How do I get this thing apart?

Links to the Hardware Maintenance Manuals for all current and legacy
ThinkPads, as well as SelectaDocks I, II, III and WorkPad Z50, can be
found here:

<http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-39298.html>

13) How do I upgrade to XP on my Thinkpad?

<http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/MIGR-40053.html>

14) Can you help me get Linux to run on my ThinkPad?

There's lots of help to be found here for Linux, and there's also a
mailing list dedicated to the subject at
<http://mailman.linux-thinkpad.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-thinkpad>

Also, see http://www.linux-thinkpad.org/

15) Can you help me remove the BIOS/HDD password from this ThinkPad that
I just bought/inherited/found/was given/stole/other?

Short answer: No.

Long answer: Cracking passwords is a highly charged subject that
reasonable people disagree over. Threads discussing it can be found
starting at:

<http://zurich.ai.mit.edu/hypermail/thinkpad/2002-02/1095.html>

and

<http://zurich.ai.mit.edu/hypermail/thinkpad/2002-02/1132.html>

16) Where did IBM hide all the screensavers and wallpaper?

<http://www.pc.ibm.com/ww/thinkpad/community/download.html>

17) Hey! Where's my Windows key?

IBM realizes that some customers want the Windows key functionality and
provides this utility to create one:

<http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-44185.html>

18) Is there a way to find out EZServe repair status information on-line?

<http://www-306.ibm.com/support/ezserv/home.jsp>

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Received on Fri Jul 1 18:57:28 2005