User:Alonbl/Linux Configuration Thinkpad W500

= Alonbl's Thinkpad W500 =

Following is extension to User:Alonbl/Linux_Configuration_Common with Thinkpad W500 configuration.

Same guidelines of minimal module only configuration.

BIOS

 * Use only Intel integrated video controller, it saves power, and Intel have better support for Linux.
 * Use AHCI SATA not compatible mode.

Kernel
And follow User:Alonbl/Thinkpad_Common.

More hardware

 * Video
 * Bluetooth
 * Webcam
 * Modem cannot be used as it conexant and these guys do not release the specs.
 * AuthenTec AES2810 (was UPEK) is supported by, however it is unmaintained.

Maintainer
Alon Bar-Lev