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    IBM Expanding Operations In India

    Bangalore contains a growing research facility that's part of IBM's India Software Lab. IBM Expanding Operations In India : Read more
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    Feedback... Comparing MacBook Pro 17" versus T60p 15.4 Wide

    Hi; Trying to decide on a notebook purchase. I've narrowed myself down to one of two choices. Apple 17" MacBook Pro versus T60p # 8741C3U The Apple can run both OS/X and XP Pro. I only want XP Pro, Vista is not on the table for me. Graphics on the Apple is ATI X1600, on the IBM it's the...
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    Uninstall Microsoft .NET Framework

    I have just installed Windows 2000 OS on an IBM A30 P3 Laptop. The laptop had a factory ver of WIN 98 installed on it before, with the recovery partition and software. I reformatted and removed all that, so I could have full use of the small 20G hard drive. I had no problems with the clean...
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    IBM 560X replace lithium battery how to

    can any one tell me how to remove and refit the lithium battery on a IBM 560 X
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    IBM Optical Navigator Mouse drivers

    I am upgrading to Windows XP and need drivers for my IBM Optical Navigator Mouse (19K2002). I've searched far and wide without results. Any help or guidance would be much appreciated.
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    Changing the motherboard on a IBM 240x

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Any clues ? TIA Jenny
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    IBM 560Z USB

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) People, Hoping someone can help. IBM 560Z has a USB port, but I can't make it work. Win 98 SE, latest available BIOS v29. Tried every driver from the internet than I can find, no joy. Start up with USB pen drive inserted, it stops at the Win98...
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    TiVo Buys Six IBM Patents

    Archived from groups: alt.video.ptv.tivo (More info?) With intellectual property questions taking a larger portion of Internet-related discussions in the last couple of years, this move should keep people talking: digital video recorder TiVo bought six patents tied to...
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    IBM i Series Thinkpad constantly shuts down

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) I have an IBM I series thinkpad but when I start it up, it comes on and after a few seconds, shuts down the power. I can not even turn the machine back on usually - power button is dead- but after a day or two, it does come back and this...
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    X series motherboards

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) How interchangeable are the IBM X series laptop motherboards. Can I upgrade my X20 to a X30 or even an X40 motherboard. Anyone try this?
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    IBM T40/41 ?

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) I am looking for a replacement laptop for my graduate student son, want something that is reliable and with service when it is not. Tasks are email, web surfing, word processing, watching movies and lsitening to music. I see some...
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    IBM T41 hard drive noise (Hitachi Travelstar 40GNX)

    Archived from groups: ibm.ibmpc.thinkpad,comp.sys.laptops (More info?) My T41 has a Hitachi Travelstar 40GNX (IC25N040ATCS05) hard drive. Otherwise I'm very happy with the laptop but the hard drive is making too much noise for my taste especially during heavy load. Unfortunately it also makes...
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    Which laptops have trackpoints?

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Hi there... At work I use an IBM T40, and I love the trackpoint which I greatly prefer over using a touchpad. Now I'm looking into buying a laptop for private use. Most probably it won't be an IBM, due to the graphiccard they use and some...
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    IBM T30 BIOS upgrade killed battery

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Upgrading the BIOS on my IBM T30 laptop killed the 2-month-old battery. Before the flash, it was charged to 100%, after it was 0%, and the battery won't charge. It may be relevant that the battery, which I bought from a company selling...
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    drifting cursor in IBM laptops...

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) hi in both of my IBM laptops with trackpoint: old tp560 and present tp570 cursor is drifting... it is normal situation or not? if no, can i repair it by myself or only service do this? greetings, dakti
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    FS: IBM laptop, P3-500mhz, cdrw, 128mb, 6gb. Win98

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6700634859
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    IBM Refurbs?

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Do IBM notebook refurbs generally have a good reputation? I was looking at IBM's refurb listings and noticed a T21 for approx. $650. I have no idea where it may have been in the past 3 yrs or so to come back into the IBM fold. In any event...
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    IBM Store in So Cal??

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) I'm thinking about buying an IBM X40 laptop, but I want to see it and try one out before buying. Do you know of any retail outlets in Southern California that sell the X40? Seems like the Best Buys etc. don't carry IBM. Thanks for your help...
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    My Thinkpad X40's frame is not flush with the screen - any..

    Archived from groups: ibm.ibmpc.thinkpad,comp.sys.laptops (More info?) I just noticed today that my new X40's screen has a small gap where it enters the frame on the bottom. Also, the piece of plastic over the status lights below the screen appears to be peeling away. All in all, it looks like...
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    Recovery of corrupt WinXP System file on IBM A31p

    Archived from groups: ibm.ibmpc.thinkpad,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general,microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage,microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support,comp.sys.laptops (More info?) How do I press "r" to recover from a corrupt Windows XP file? a) Given the IBM A31p ThinkPad...
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    Still no firewire in USA Thinkpads?

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) We're replacing our laptops. The last time we did this, we passed on IBM's Thinkpads because they had no firewire support on their USA models. I've checked the IBM site and it seems this is still the case, which I find strange. Are there...
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    IBM X3 ultrabase

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Group comments about an x31 with the X3? Fluff or handy? I'm thinking of floppy, zipdrive and extra battery.
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    ThinkPad Paint??

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Hello, Anybody know a source for some touch-up paint for IBM ThinkPads that are finished in that black rubber-like finish? Thanks. Thanks & Best Regards!! Roger :)
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    40BG Nomad Jukebox??

    Anybody successfully used an IBM Travelstar 40GN to replace drive/upgrade an originally 6.5GB Creative Nomad Jukebox??