[Wylug-help] linux and laptops

[Dan Walker]

I'm writing this on a Toshiba Tecra - all the Toshiba laptops seem be well 
supported by Linux¹; This one is running Kubuntu without any trouble, 
although I haven't tried the modem. I haven't had to recompile the kernel or 
anything tricky.  

Dan

[1] Toshiba's linux support page: 
http://linux.toshiba-dme.co.jp/linux/eng/speclist.php3

On Sunday 09 Oct 2005 17:12, hannah d. wrote:
> Hi All -
>
> I've been asked to recommend a computer for a friend
> of a friend. I am going to recommend and assist with
> the installation of linux - but he wants a laptop, and
> it has been some time since I looked into this sort of
> thing.
>
> Are there still issues with linux on certain laptops?
> Or has it all been sorted out in the last few years?
> Are there makes and/or distributions to avoid?
>
> Bonus question:
> He's going to want a scanner and a printer too.
>
> Cheers,
>
> .h