Re: [SLUG] Linux on Laptops

From: Carson Wilcox (carson_wilcox@yahoo.com)
Date: Tue Jan 29 2002 - 13:40:18 EST


Thanks,

I did call Dell and they told me that don't ship
laptops with linux installed, unless I just got some
yoyo that didn't have a clue.
I do appreciate the advice.

Thanks,
Carson

--- Bpreece <bpreece1@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> Hey Carson,
> The Toshiba's usually have a high display failure.
> They also have some pcmcia and ir problems if
> my memory suits me. I was going to buy one of the
> Portege , or Satellite but found out that they also
> have a very poor
> design and start cracking along the base to the
> display
> area.
>
> You would be better off with a Compaq to a Toshiba.
> The Persarios are nice and usually have no problem
> installing
> S.u.S.E. 7.1 or 7.2 , Redhat 7.1 , Mandrake 8.0 or
> 8.1
> on my XL1200 model 111. It has been replaced by much
> newer model now but they do work quiet well and I
> got a extra batter
> for mine right at Best buys they carry them :).
>
> If you want to go for a higher end Compaq the
> Armada's are nice.
> Also like Robin Miller mentioned the HP's are nice
> too.
>
> Also up to 2 months ago it was offered from Dell for
> getting Redhat
> I guess they again changed that because one of my
> best friends Purchased
> a Inspirion the model next to the 8100 and he
> like's it and it is a nice
> unit.
>
> Just check a few sites out before you buy a Laptop ,
> One the company that
> makes
> the Distro that you want, Two
> http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/ this site
> usually give ton's
> of information on the model and distro's
> compatibility as well.
>
> Get a reliable brand, and one that accessories are
> easy to get and that you
> can find
> places authorized to service them! Unless like Dell
> they come to you!
>
>
> Bill Preece.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: Carson Wilcox <carson_wilcox@yahoo.com>
> To: SLUG <slug@nks.net>
> Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 9:51 AM
> Subject: [SLUG] Linux on Laptops
>
>
> >Well I called Dell and they told me that they do
> not
> >ship laptops preloaded with Linux :(.
> >
> >A question, does anyone have any experience running
> >Linux on Toshiba laptops?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Carson
> >
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