Things like network card (wireless even more) , winmodem (needs to be
disabled for modem connection), USB devices, CDROM can delay installation.
If you are prepared to run Linux as a guest under Windows, VMWare ($$)
bridges the LAN between Windows and Linux.
"Terrence W. Zellers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent by: Linux on 390 Port <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
02/23/2004 09:07 AM
Please respond to terrence.w.zellers
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
cc:
Subject: Re: OT: Laptop running Linux?
www.linuxlaptops.org.
You'll probably be better off doing it yourself. Make sure the
hardware is supported under linux (stay away from centrino chipsets
until the drivers are out and tested). Have heard good things about
Linux on Dell laptops, some but less about HP's. Probably no chance of
getting any builtin modems working, but most other things will work if
you do your research beforehand.
I have an ancient, pentium 200 laptop compaq armada. When I first
put
linux on it, it was a real b*tch. Recently RH9, though went in with no
problems. No modem and I have never gotten sound to work. Everything
else works, including usb(1) for my camera, though this is waay to slow
(and more importantly, memory constrained) for doing much under X have
used it for years in terminal mode for editing/telnet/ssh etc. (Sigh,
I'm now just learning to love the eclipse IDE, sow when I find work
I'll be looking for a new laptop too).
-- TWZ
On Mon, 2004-02-23 at 11:50, McKown, John wrote:
> I hope this doesn't upset anybody. But I am considering getting a
Laptop. Of
> course, I am only interested in one running Linux/Intel. But most
vendors
> are "suggesting" Windows XP. I've only found a couple of Linux laptop
> vendors (ASA Computers and EmperorLinux). And their prices are in the
> "premium" range. It almost looks like it would be less expensive to buy
a
> "normal" laptop and just install Linux myself.
>
> Any suggestions? It might be nice to keep the list clean by replying
> directly to me at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> --
> John McKown
> Senior Systems Programmer
> UICI Insurance Center
> Applications & Solutions Team
>
> This message (including any attachments) contains confidential
information
> intended for a specific individual and purpose, and its' content is
> protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should
delete
> this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or
> distribution of this transmission, or taking any action based on it, is
> strictly prohibited.
<< Attachment Removed : signature.asc by Ranga Nathan >>
