Re: [SLUG] Cheap'n good laptops for Linux

From: Robert Snyder (robertsnyder@gmail.com)
Date: Sun Nov 12 2006 - 22:40:27 EST


On 11/12/06, Robin 'Roblimo' Miller <robin@roblimo.com> wrote:
>
> Donald E Haselwood wrote:
> > What is a good used, cheap laptop that will run Linux? I vaguely
> remember
> > that there were some laptops that gave all sorts of problems getting
> Linux up
> > and running (was it Dell because they were cutting corners on hardware
> to
> > keep costs down?). So, more importantly than what is the best, what
> should
> > be avoided.
> www.*suncoast**laptop*s.com/
>
> eBay store - guy works out of his house in Sarasota. Often gets great
> deals on ThinkPads, which are pretty Linux-friendly (using one now,
> Ubuntu went on it with no stress at all).
>
> I recommend Johnny for used laptops, parts, and repairs. Several OSTG
> employees have used him - and not just locals, either. Good prices,
> honest, fast turnaround/shipping.

I have bought from Johnny as well, great guy to deal with none of my
clients that I sent to him has ever complained about the quality of the
laptops or the great service they have recieved.

If your not into thinkpads I would check ecost.com and pick up a nice hp or
compaq. Ubuntu and Slackware are known to work very well on them.

- Robin
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