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Linux on laptops
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Well First off, I just wanna say, I finally got a job! Im set to begin working at a new Staples opening up near my home next month. Now, I got this job mainly because I want to buy a laptop. I am split between buying an ibook/powerbook or an ibm-compatible laptop. Now, my question is, what brand/model/etc laptop is the best choice for putting linux onto? OF course, if i buy a Mac, i am not going to put linux onto it, so my question really pertains more towards IBM-compatible laptops. Also, are there any brands/models/etc in particular to stay away from? Any suggestiosn? ty in advance...

 

-Jim

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#2

Maybe I should explain what I am going to use the laptop for...

 

Mainly, I am just going to chat/browse webpages/read and compose email/listen to music

 

I want to get one with wifi built in. Regardless, I already have a 802.11b pc card, so this isnt really a must.

 

oh and another question, i just wanna make sure that a WAP can handle more than one wifi connection at a time. My question is, can I have two or more laptops accessing the network from a single WAP?

 

 

-Jim

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#3
SuSe Linux 9.1 is great for laptops!
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#4

i run fedora core release 1 and 2 on my laptops here

 

one is a dell latitude d600 (fcr2) and a dell latitude c400 (fedora core release 2) and latitude L400 (fcr1)

 

all work just great, and i'm using wireless as well :)

 

cheers

 

anyweb

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#5
You like the Latitude serie, huh? ;)
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#6

yeah, i have LOTS of them and 3 new ones coming in jan/feb 2005.

 

:)

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#7

check out [/url][url=http://www.linux-laptop.net/]http://www.linux-laptop.net/

 

generally thinkpad run linux great.. but i'd say find a model you like and check out that site to see if everything is supported ok.

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