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From: boris@cs.hope.edu (demian)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc,comp.sys.laptops
Subject: FreeBSD on Compaq Aero, anyone?
Date: 4 Feb 1996 03:21:45 GMT
Organization: Hope College
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I run FreeBSD on my desktop and Linux on my laptop, due to a number
of problems which I had when I attempted to install FreeBSD last
on the Aero.  I prefer FreeBSD for aesthetic reasons, so it might be
time for a switch.

I'm wondering if the situation has changed (PCMCIA support beyond
alpha stage, etc.).  Has anyone had any luck setting up and running
FreeBSD while retaining the use of things like APM and PCMCIA?
An Aero success story would be wonderful, but I'll be encouraged
enough to try if anyone has succeeded with any similar laptop.

Cheers,

Boris
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