[dundee] Linux Laptop any recommendations?

[Kris Davidson]

I wish Dell sold Linux desktops or actual laptops with Linux they only
had one or two netbooks last time I checked, it could be worse they
could be using the best buy Linux training material -
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/09/microsoft-teaches-best-buy-employees-how-to-troll-linux-users.ars

On 20 July 2010 17:58, azmodie <azmodie at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> On 20 July 2010 17:53, Colin Brough <Colin.Brough at blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
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>> Rick Moynihan wrote:
>>>
>>> Has anyone bought a laptop (not netbook) that they've put Linux on
>>> recently?
>>>
>>> Would you recommend it?
>>>
>>> Did you have any problems with the graphics, usb, wireless etc...?
>>>
>>> I need a quick decision on what to get... any known hardware to avoid?
>>>  I'll almost certainly throw Ubuntu on it, to get up and running
>>> quick.
>>>
>>> Preferably must have a 13.3" - 14" screen, a good keyboard, with a
>>> decent layout (i.e. non mac).  Couple of gig of RAM or more,
>>> reasonably nippy... though doesn't need to be a desktop replacement.
>>> Must be pretty good for software development, i.e. multi-tasking,
>>> firefox lots of tabs + development environment with solid wireless
>>> etc...  Nothing too big, bulky or heavy, but it doesn't have to be
>>> especially tiny.
>>>
>>> I've not really been following hardware & (Linux support) recently for
>>> the past few years...  so recommendations are appreciated.  I've
>>> always fancied a lenovo, but I hear Dell (despite being a bit cheap
>>> and nasty) often have a good bang per buck, and tend to be linux
>>> friendly.
>>
>> Dells are normally fine - have a couple of year old Inspiron with
>> Ubuntu on it fine. Have lost the wireless on a couple of occasions
>> when I upgraded distro rather than fresh installed (non-free driver).
>> More recently (6 months ago) Dell desktop (I know, not what you are
>> interested in) shipped with a Gigabit ethernet controller that isn't
>> yet supported. 64 bit can still be a bit of an issue, so suggest
>> resist any temptation to move beyond 4Gb RAM!
>>
>> I've been tempted by Lenovo in the past, but Dells are better bang for
>> buck.
>>
>> Acer Aspire One Pro netbook is fabby!
>>
>> --
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Colin
>>
>> Rev Colin Brough
>> Minister
>> Fintry Parish Church of Scotland, Dundee
>> Scottish Charity Number: SC020742
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> Colin Brough                             Colin.Brough at blueyonder.co.uk
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>
> i'm not impresssed with there definitions of linux user though
>
> http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/windows_or_ubuntu?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs
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> as far as i know most of the dells are prity solid.
> haven't checked out lenova myself.
>
> the main issues these days are really only graphics chip and wireless.
>
> so i'd say check out a few in your price range and you showed be able to
> find details on there chips easy enough.
>
> azmodie
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