[Wolves] Laptops

[Philip Moore]

On Thursday 15 July 2004 21:12, TriG wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Philip Moore wrote:
> > I am converting to Linux with the intention of using it as the main OS. I
> > cannot abandon Windows (I use Windows 2000 pro)  as I have to operate
> > within a Windows environment outside my home system.
> >
> > I currently run SuSE 8.2 on an old IBM Think Pad - successfully but very
> > slow.
> >
> > I am about to purchase a new laptop and feel that I would benefit from
> > the experience of others who use Linux on a laptop.
> >
> > My questions are:
> >
> > a. What laptops can experienced users recommend
>
> I run a Toshiba Satelite Pro 6100.. Tosh's are really nice laptops, and
> all the hardware for me, is supported. Wireless, DVD/CDRW, Modem, Lan,
> Sound, irDA and Bluetooth.
>
> > b. What laptops are best avoided
>
> I personally would not go for anything that is a Centrino, simply
> because the support for Linux is either in its very early stages, or is
> still not working..
>
> I'm assuming its because half the developers at Intel, love Linux and
> the others hate it. So the Centrino was born to piss Linux users off..
>
> > c. Which laptops are best suited to dual booting (Linux / 2000 pro)
>
> Mmmm, something with a nice sized hard drive.. :) Its the OS that
> handles the Dual Boot, not the hardware.. So choose a disti thats easy
> to use and manage the dual boot. Something Like SUSE would pick up the
> Windows install, as you know..
>
> > I hope you can assist me in this matter as all laptops sold come with XP
> > home (!).
> >
> > Your assistance and advice would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Philip Moore
>
> Hope this helps..
>
> triG
>

Thanks for the information - it is very useful and much appreciated - saved me 
a lot of wasted time and money.

Philip Moore
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