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diff --git a/faq/drivers.mdwn b/faq/drivers.mdwn index 923e3b38..0d73f995 100644 --- a/faq/drivers.mdwn +++ b/faq/drivers.mdwn @@ -19,14 +19,17 @@ and you can use an [[SSD|hurd/rump/rumpdisk]]. If you have difficulty installing the Hurd, then try setting your harddrive mode to "legacy" in the BIOS. A cheaper option is the T43 (2GB max RAM). -Other working Thinkpads include the X200, T400, or T500 Thinkpads, +Other working Thinkpads include the X200, T400, +[[T410|https://logs.guix.gnu.org/hurd/2025-04-25.log#103752]] or T500 Thinkpads, which support internet connectivity via the ethernet port. You can use an [[SSD|hurd/rump/rumpdisk]] on these laptops, which support a maximum of 8GB of RAM. The Debian installer images from 2023 fail to -boot these machines, but you can install the Hurd via [[Debian's -CrossInstall|hurd/running/debian/CrossInstall]]. Until we fix the -libdiskfs/ext2fs issues on the [[64 bit port|faq/64-bit]], we -recommend that you use the 32 bit version of the Hurd. +boot these machines, but you can install the Hurd from a linux +installation via [[crossinstall method|hurd/running/debian/CrossInstall]]. + +_While the [[64 bit port|faq/64-bit]] is about as stable as the 32-bit +port, the rumpdisk support needed for it is still relatively experimental. +For this reason we recommend casual Hurd users to use the 32 bit port._ Other hardware that is known to work includes the [[Dell Inspiron 1750|https://logs.guix.gnu.org/hurd/2024-09-28.log]] on i386 |