Since I do not have a laptop I did not read this but you may want to
take a look at the RH7.1 specifications. I seem to recall when I read
them that they had added some features especially focused at laptops.
Frank
Norbert Cartagena wrote:
>
> Mikes work account wrote:
> >
> > Can anyone tell me it they have heard of any difficulties with moving a
> > compaq Presario 450 over to linux? I have rebooted enough in wind no's to
> > shatter my nerves. I have both a windows and linux server and now I plan on
> > having two linux boxes at home...!!!Enough is enough!!
> >
> > Michael C. Rock.
> >
> >
>
> As far as I know, Compaq doesn't play very nice with GNU/Linux. However,
> I recommend that you get a partitioning tool and try out a small
> partition of GNU/Linux to see if you're going to encounter any
> compatibility problems (if you go with a off-the-shelf box, then you're
> in luck if you go with Mandrake or SuSE - they both have built in
> partitioning tools). If you look to run fine from there, I'd say back up
> your precious info and blast that HD. If things are NOT fine, then...
> well, that's what we're here for ;). Now, note that you're probably
> going to have better luck with SuSE, seeing as they seem to be forging a
> business alliance. (If anyone remembers what I'm referring to, can you
> please post some links).
>
> Good luck.
>
> P.S.
> Presario 450... How old is it?
>
> Norb
>
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