On Thu, 2003-07-24 at 10:11, Alex wrote: > Does anyone know of a good laptop to run linux on (preferably gentoo)? > > The only graphical program I intend to run is Mozilla, otherwise I will > use text based programs. I guess I just want a dumb terminal that can do > X. > > I was wondering, since gentoo is a source-based distrobution, how *slow* > of a computer can be useful? > > Would mozilla run well on a Pentium II-266 Mhz? I realize there are other > browsers like links & lynx, but they don't seem to render most pages > correctly. > > What does X need to run smoothly, say as a dumb terminal? > > I was also hoping it could last more than 3 hours on battery without > weighing a ton.... (and be able to use a wireless network card). > > I suppose this is too much... >
I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro6100 and it weighs in at 6.7+ lbs. It is more then what you were asking about but that might give you some ideas, since this is a fairly new laptop. Jayson Garrell -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
