[Wylug-discuss] Laptop Suggestions

[Chris Street]

Roger Greenwood wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I am looking to get a second hand laptop to allow me to wander and surf etc. 
> My first thoughts are for IBM Thinkpads eg T42/43 as they seem to be rugged, 
> readily available, popular when used with linux, and most of the hardware 
> works. 
> 

Having used the T41 at work, and owning a Z60m I'd just say that all of 
the hardware on them works fine except the fingerprint reader with Hardy 
Heron and Fedora 9. They are rugged and perform well and take a lot of 
abuse.