[LUAU] Fedora Core 2 Test 2

[Hawaii Linux Institute]

With FC2 I am finally able to install Linux onto my HP ze4560 notebook. 
(Previously I have tried FC1, MDK 9.2, various Debian based distros, 
etc., not was successful.)

I do not have sound with FC2T1.  I was surprised to find out that this 
problem was solved with the new FC2T2, but the FC2T2 also brings forth 
several very annoying problems (e.g., the system would crash when I 
tried to run OOo and KOffice).  The best approach seems to install 
FC2T1, then run an upgrade to FC2T2.  Both OOo and KOffice would then 
work OK.  This is strange, but I don't have time to find out why.  BTW, 
I really like the bluecurve splashscreen for OOo.

I was also very pleased to find out that ACPI appears to be working with 
FC2.  Under normal running conditions, my watt meter reads about 55W.  
During hibernation, the power consumption would drop to about 25W.

If you are in the need (or mood) to build a new PC, I strongly suggest 
using the Athlon 2500 XP-"Mobile", even though you are building a 
desktop system.  Unlike regular Athlon XPs, the 2500 XP-Mobile is based 
on the Barton core (512 MB cache).  This is THE most overclockable CPU 
you can find.  I have no interest in overclocking, but high 
overclockability generally means super stability and cool temperature at 
default GHz.

Anyway, things are getting very exciting on the Linux desktop/laptop 
fronts, and I really hope we will have more local voices sharing your 
experiences with FC2.  wayne