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Linux on laptops - InaVirtualGhetto - 2004-09-23
Well First off, I just wanna say, I finally got a job! Im set to begin working at a new Staples opening up near my home next month. Now, I got this job mainly because I want to buy a laptop. I am split between buying an ibook/powerbook or an ibm-compatible laptop. Now, my question is, what brand/model/etc laptop is the best choice for putting linux onto? OF course, if i buy a Mac, i am not going to put linux onto it, so my question really pertains more towards IBM-compatible laptops. Also, are there any brands/models/etc in particular to stay away from? Any suggestiosn? ty in advance...
-Jim
Linux on laptops - InaVirtualGhetto - 2004-09-23
Maybe I should explain what I am going to use the laptop for...
Mainly, I am just going to chat/browse webpages/read and compose email/listen to music
I want to get one with wifi built in. Regardless, I already have a 802.11b pc card, so this isnt really a must.
oh and another question, i just wanna make sure that a WAP can handle more than one wifi connection at a time. My question is, can I have two or more laptops accessing the network from a single WAP?
-Jim
Linux on laptops - pofkezas - 2004-09-23
SuSe Linux 9.1 is great for laptops!
Linux on laptops - anyweb - 2004-09-24
i run fedora core release 1 and 2 on my laptops here
one is a dell latitude d600 (fcr2) and a dell latitude c400 (fedora core release 2) and latitude L400 (fcr1)
all work just great, and i'm using wireless as well :)
cheers
anyweb
Linux on laptops - godskalk - 2004-10-10
You like the Latitude serie, huh? ;)
Linux on laptops - anyweb - 2004-10-10
yeah, i have LOTS of them and 3 new ones coming in jan/feb 2005.
:)
Linux on laptops - hijinks - 2004-10-11
check out [/url][url=http://www.linux-laptop.net/]http://www.linux-laptop.net/
generally thinkpad run linux great.. but i'd say find a model you like and check out that site to see if everything is supported ok.