jumping from ubuntu to OpenBSD

[Josh Grosse]

On Sun, Nov 12, 2006 at 03:08:16PM +0100, Vim Visual wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I am about to jump from ubuntu to OpenBSD but before I start creating
> partitions (slices, sorry) in my hard disk, I wanted to ask a couple
> of things. I have tried to google them but found nothing or at least
> nothing relevant for me... I intend to install OpenBSD on a FJS
> lifebook p7010 and the most important issues for me are
> 
> 1- wireless connection (Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG)

The Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG is listed as supported hardware for the i386
architecture, using the iwi driver.  

See http://openbsd.rt.fm/i386.html#hardware

> 2- suspend to RAM

This will depend upon your hardware.  OpenBSD, today, uses APM for power
management.  A database of i386 laptops and their capabilities with OpenBSD
can be found at:

http://openbsd.rt.fm/i386-laptop.html
 
> I bought the Absolute OpenBSD book but I didn't get it yet!

Good choice; I recommend that book often.  Do take the time to go through 
the errata at the www.absoluteopenbsd.com website, there are a lot of typos.