Hello FreeBSD Hardware -
I would like to buy a Hewlett-Packard laptop (with Intel CPU) with BSD as an
OS; AND that is compatible
with a Verizon Air Card (USB port) for internet access.
Several years ago, I tried to install FreeBSD from downloaded discs onto a PC.
Later, I bought
the FreeBSD 5.2.1 ? software, and tried to load in on a PC. It booted, but
didn't work.
Best Buy’s “Geek Squad” doesn't want to get involved with a FreeBSD install. I
will call Fry's.
1. If anyone is using FreeBSD on a HP / Intel laptop, what is the Model No. of
your HP laptop, and what version of BSD are you using? I would hope that
there is a newer model that is still for sale.
2. Better yet, - Who can configure an HP / Intel laptop w/ BSD for sale? (
further discussion required... )
Would consider used / refurbished if dependable & the price is right.
- Compatible with Verizon Air Card preferred / required; AND needs Wi-Fi
- Prefer DVD player / CD-ROM burner
- A couple of USB ports
- Simple desktop / simple text menu ok
- Web browser, prefer Opera
- Word processor - prefer WordPerfect - 5.1 compatible , and/or newer WP;
or, a BSD word processor with macros // Open Office as last resort
- GIMP for graphics, works for me
- Optional - HTML Web editor - shareware or inexpensive
- A (non-MS) DOS partition on the hard drive - optional
- Restore / start-up disc, and an image-shot of the hard drive
- Program to read / make .pdf files - (One poster suggested alternative to
Adobe...??)
- Basic speaker
- Best virus / maleware protection (suggestions)
- Laptop Owner's manual - optional
FYI - I live in Sacramento, CA USA area. I expect to be in San Francisco, -
this Saturday, Jan 23, 2010.
Are there any good BSD techs / computer shops in the Sacramento area; or in the
SF Bay area?
** Thanks for any suggestions / info!
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