[TriLUG] Thinkpad R30, Debian 6.0.6

[Grawburg]

I'm trying to get started with Linux to support my efforts with the Raspberry Pi.  Boy, am I disappointed!
I'm used to installing OS/2 and Windows and then making whatever changes I need to the system once it's up and going.  But Debian is trying my patience.

1. I only get about 2/3 of the screen...and I can't find anyway to make the desktop fit the entire screen space.
2. I'd like to have better than 800x600 resolution.
3. The mouse, be it the Trackpoint on the R30 or an attached USB is very annoying.
4. Can't find the extra programs like Python.

I've got a book on order, but I'd sure like to play with the software before the book arrives.

How about some direction?


Thanks very much,
Brian Grawburg
Wilson




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