Re: [PLUG] Reclamation of a Dell Latitude LM (P166)

[jeff <jeffv@op.net>]

mmalten@comcast.net wrote:
> It's a Pentium MMX 166, Dell Latitude LM, no ethernet, PC modem card, swappable floppy and CD drive.
>
> It seems to be in good shape -- just suffering outdated specs.
>
> Assuming I figure out how to swap out the floppy for the CD 

check underneath for a release and slide it out.
Do you have both?


> so I can stick Linux on this puppy, what else could I do with it?  Is it possible to connect it to ethernet, 

if it has no internal card, you'd have to get a pcmcia ethernet card 
(and the PITA dongle).

> and where could I find an adapter? 

ebay?  I remember there was a very popular 3com... can't remember the 
model... 3c574?  Anyway, you just put it in the slot, load drivers, and 
you're off.  There are also combo modem/ethernet pcmcia cards.


> Can I connect a USB drive to it?

does it have USB ports?

Check Dell's site to see if there are updated drivers and BIOS.  Their 
BIOS flashers are booted from floppy.

Dells have a service code you can use to look them up, or just go by 
make and model.  They keep everything online.

Not sure if I have any older parts but let me know what you're looking 
for and I'll check.


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