Howto: Install Crunchbang 8.10 on IBM Thinkpad T22

Howto: Install Crunchbang on IBM Thinkpad T22

-   Insert the Live CD and turn the computer on
-   Press F12 and choose in the following menue to boot from cd
-   type in "forcevesa" to choose save graphics mode

system will boot now to live system.

-   right click on desktop and choose "Install - Install Crunchbang Linux"
-   Follow the Installation Instructions!

When the Install is finished, reboot the computer and login.

Now, there are some problems we have to solve. We need to map the Super (or
Windows Key) to another Key cause the T22 has none. We need to change the
resolution in the system and bootscreen. We need to apply some changes through
which skype will work with sound.

[EDIT: Still doesnt work right, I still need to start xmodmap manualy, will write when problem is solved]
1.) Super Key (Windows Key) on Caps Lock

- create Xmodmap file for your user:
        -   open terminal
        -   type: xmodmap -pke > .Xmodmap
- open the file, type: nano .Xmodmap
- go to the end of the file and add:
        -   ! No Caps Lock
            clear lock
            ! Caps Lock as Win Key
            add mod4 = Caps_Lock
- save (Ctrl+o) and exit (Ctrl+x)

- type "xmodmap ~/.Xmodmap" and after a few seconds the Shortcut Functions as
    displayed through Conky will already work. Now we need Xmodmap to start
    automaticly. For that:
   
    - right click on desktop and choose Preferences->Openbox Config->Edit
      autostart.sh
    - Under the lines:
      # Launch clipboard manager
      (sleep 1s && parcellite) &
    - Paste the following:
      # Change your keymap:
      xmodmap ~/.Xmodmap &
     
    - save and exit.
   
This should work. I'll try to use the Fn Key as Super Key, but till now it
didnt work till now. If I find out how, I'll let you know.

2.) Change the graphic resolution after install in save graphics mode:

- Open a terminal (use the new super key (Caps Lock) and t to open), type:
    sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf
   
    ATTENTION: IF YOU COPY AND PASTE THE TEXT WITH NANO THE COMPUTER WONT
    BOOT ANYMORE. YOU WILL HAVE TO OPEN THE XORG.CONF FILE IN THE SHELL AND
    EDIT IT BECAUSE EVERY " WILL BE CHANGED INTO AN @. I DIDENT TRY IT WITH
    GEDIT BUT I THINK IT WILL WORK. THE SAFEST WAY IS TO TYPE IT IN BY
    YOURSELF!

    YOU WILL HAVE TO FILL IN THE FOLLOWING (there are several threads in forums
    describing how to get a T22 work with Debian or Ubuntu, you dont need all
    of this but that's what I work with!).
   
Section "Device"
Identifier "S3 Inc. 86C270-294 Savage/IX-MV"
Driver "savage"
BusID "PCI:1:0:0"
Option "Shadowstatus"
Option "AGPMode" "2"
Option "DmaType" "AGP"
Option "DmaMode" "None"
Option "BusType" "PCI"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Standardbildschirm"
Option "DPMS"
HorizSync 28-51
VertRefresh 43-60
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Device "S3 Inc. 86C270-294 Savage/IX-MV"
Monitor "Standardbildschirm"
Option "PrefferedMode" "1024x768"
DefaultDepth 16
SubSection "Display"
Depth 1
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 4
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 15
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
SubSection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1024x768"
EndSubSection
EndSection

Section "Screen"
    Identifier    "Default Screen"
    Monitor        "Standardbildschirm"
    Device        "S3 Inc. 86C270-294 Savage/IX-MV"
EndSection

- Save and exit.

- Reboot and your system should have the right resolution now.
- Now we need to change the resolution of the boot screen (of course, not
  necessary, but nice .).
- Open a terminal. Type: sudo nano /etc/usplash.conf
- change the resolution to 1024x768.
- save and exit
- type: sudo initramfs -u
- reboot and everything will be good now!

3.) To get Skype work

- I installed different Ubuntu Versions and I always have the same problems
  with skype after installing.
- open a terminal. type: alsamixer
- in alsamixer press TAB once to get to the category Capture
- choose MIC and press SPACE (now there should be written CAPTURE in red
  letters), do the same with Capture, ADC and DAC
- press TAB to get to the Category ALL
- turn on (with the "m" key) PCM, CD, Mic Boost and External
- now it should work.

IF YOU WANT YOUR MIC TO BE TURNED ON ALL THE TIME ALSO TURN IT ON THROUGH
PRESSING THE "M" KEY. IF ALSAMIXER WONT START TYPE

alsamixer -c 0

That's all for the moment.

Last edited by Petey Lustig (2009-04-09 09:33:26)