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> ## RAM Configuration

I think it depends on the laptop you have. Mine works fine with
2x512MB (CY26) SD-RAM (hynx or something like that)


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> ## CPU Upgrade
> @url: http://rzr.online.fr/q/Athlon

again this depends on what model you have. As for mine, I persume any
CPU with 266Mhz FSB will do. The most important value is: TDP
(=Thermal Design Power), as the heat-sink + fan are very bad.

If you look at this table:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_Athlon_XP_microprocessors


I wouldn't try any higher than this: Athlon XP-M 2400+ 1800 MHz
512 KiB 266 MT/s 13.5x 1.35 AXMD2400FJQ4C




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> ### Replacement laptop

> This amilo cy26 is quiet old now , can you suggest a new one ? will it
> it be a FSC ? why and why not ?

Unfortunately FSC seems to have a very bad general linux support. The
laptops are really unprofessionally made and truly according to their
prices - noticeable especially when trying to find spare-parts that
cost more, than buying a new laptop.

> I think thinkpad is a good option , can you confirm ?

Since almost a year I am using a thinkpad t41 (except for now, after
spilling coffee on it, I have to use my good old cy26 again ;)) - the
linux support ist great, everything works under ubuntu (since hardy,
even better support on intrepid). Spare parts (like new heatsink +
cooler) are cheap. So I am really happy to have one.