Gnu/linux on T61p?

Dear forum members,
Greetings from lands far away :-)
I am in the market for a laptop, "specifically" for scientific computing - data processing, running numerical models, coding and visualization (Python, openGL, Tcl/Tk, Vis5d). I have decided to try T61p. I have couple questions/concerns, please.
1. Is gnu/linux available (preloaded) on the T61p? I am a long time Debian/Ubuntu user. I wonder why lenovo doesn't mention about the availability of gnu/linux on the T61p? It is mentioned here tho: http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS8001895768.html
2. I am planning on the following configuration:
T9300 (2.5GHz, 800MHz,6MBL2)
NVIDIA Quadro Fx 570M (256MB OpenGL)
3GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz
I heard that usually the gnu/linux preloaded models (at least the ones mentioned on the lenovo page) are available with Intel GMA X3100 integrated chipset, and "NOT" the NVIDIA FX 570M, which I want to have. So if Lenovo sells T61p with gnu/linux preloaded (RHEL, SLED, whatever), then is it possible to keep the same configuration mentioned above?
3. Finally, I would appreciate it if any of you guys can share any information on the T61p (other than that which is already available from the T61p page) / your experiences/suggestions regarding whether this is a good machine for my requirement(s)..
Thanks in advance for your time and any help!
Cheers,
/rk

Well, thanks for taking time off to reply. But I guess it takes me back to my original post - that with gnu/linux preloaded models, NVIDIA chipset is "not" an option?!..and as for the processor, only the T7800 is available (I wonder why?) Besides, selecting the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (again, the only option available) delays shipping too?!! Anyways, I have heard good things about the opensource "madwifi" driver for Atheros, which is available with T61p (windoze preloaded).
Does anyone know of any benchmarks (a URL would be helpful) with reference to the CPU temperature when cpu intensive and graphics intensive computations (T9300 cpu + NVIDIA quadro FX 570M chipset). I am really interested in knowing what would be the temps for extended usage and/or multitasking.
Thanks,
/rk

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