Here at my work place we deal with "MDT's" or Mobile Data Terminals,
a draw over from the days when they were really data terminals. Now
these devices are all hardened laptops, Panasonic makes one called
the "ToughBook" I am planning to put LINUX on one of the ones we
have setting around here doing nothing in order to see just how well
it works. I also want to try to put it on Walkabout Computers famous
Hammerhead (looks like a ETCH a SKETCH litterally) since we have a
ton of those around here. I would like to see what all of those devices
I can get LINUX on, as these things are beginning to show up in the
used market (windoz demands so much of them that the ones that are
only 2-4 years old are no longer real usefull)
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Wyatt [mailto:awyatt@bbsgamers.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 09:39 AM
To: slug@nks.net
Subject: Re: [SLUG] Re:
I have a Neomagic 256 in this Latitude CS, RH 7.2 picked it right up.
:-) (Though if I had a choice, I wouldn't choose a NeoMagic based system
again myself.) I've always had good luck with Linux on laptops (I've had
it on dozens of them haha) In my experience it installed, and worked
best on Compaq Armada series systems.
On Sun, 2002-01-27 at 19:07, Robin (Roblimo) Miller wrote:
>
>
> Bpreece wrote:
>
> > Dell Computers will still sell a Laptop Preloaded with RedHat ,
> > as for local none!
>
>
> HOWEVER - the only Dell laptops availalable with Linux preloaded are
> top-of-the-line models, available only with the most expensive service
> plan Dell offers. This is sort of silly, since one reason to pick Linux
> in the first place is that it needs less "computer power" to run well
> than other operating systems. IBM also has the idea that Linux is used
> only by people with lots of hardware money to spend.
>
> I have friends who have successfully installed Linux on bottom-cost Dell
> Inspirons and have been happy with them. A Mandrake install is no big
> deal; do it during commercials while watching TV. I do not personally
> deal with Dell because Rob Malda and I have both had "bait and switch"
> problems with their pricing, plus other lies. People who have not had
> these problems with Dell love them. This is up to you.
>
> We have had good luck with HP Pavilion laptops and Linux. I personally
> like the rounded case; it is easy on my wrists. Nice, bright display, too.
>
> I would try to avoid any laptop with the NeoMagic 256 audio chipset.
> This sucker is a [phrase removed to placate religionists] to get going
> with Linux. It *can* be done, but takes work.
>
> I will not personally buy an IBM or most Compaq laptops because I prefer
> a touchpad to the the little tit-pointers they both use. This is a
> personal preference only.
>
> The biggest problem with the HP Pavilion notebook is flimsy
> construction. Mine has a cracked case from a drop, but works anyway.
>
> One suggestion on purchasing a laptop, aside from OS: get it at CompUSA
> or from another retailer that offers an "all hazards" 3-year repair
> policy of some sort. I know very few people whose laptops have not had a
> problem or been damaged within the first year or two of their lives.
>
> - Robin
>
>
>
>
>
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