Linux-Hardware Digest #663, Volume #12 Tue, 11 Apr 00 23:13:50 EDT
Contents:
Re: Linux laptop recommendations for a year in Spain. ("Nathan Appleton")
Re: Linux laptop recommendations for a year in Spain. (Roy Anger)
Re: Recommend a modem? ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Re: BOOKS ON LINUX ? ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
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From: "Nathan Appleton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Linux laptop recommendations for a year in Spain.
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 18:12:00 -0700
Tuxtops (http://www.linhardware.com/db/searchproduct.cgi?name=tuxtops /
http://www.tuxtops.com) specializes in Linux laptops.
"Robert J. Wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
>
> Beginning in August, 2000 I will be spending a year in Spain (normally I
> live in the US) and would like recommendations for a laptop for
> dual-boot linux/Win 98. This is to replace a Micron Transport XKE (233
> MHz, 96MB RAM, 8GB disk) used exclusively with Win98.
>
> The first question is the common one for inexperienced linux users:
> which laptops are likely to be provide the most trouble-free linux
> installation given my requirements (my dabblings in the past have
> exposed me to the pain of graphics and network problems). I have seen
> talented post doctoral researchers waste weeks battling installation
> issues.
>
> Is there anything to choose between the major vendors in terms of
> service availability for warranty repairs and tech. support while I am
> in Spain? I will purchase the machine in the US.
>
> System uses:
> o Program development in FORTRAN and C++
> o Analysis of substantial amounts of data on local and networked hard
> drives
> o Computation intensive simulation programs
> o X-windows display for histograms and relatively simple 3-d graphics
> from local and remote computers
> o Will be used in association with other linux and SunOS/Solaris systems
>
> o Although I have some Unix (linux, AUX, Solaris, and other OSes)
> experience, the less linux admin I need to remember on a daily basis,
> the better (I hope this heresy will not dissuade this group's
> contributors from helping me!) .
> o 100 baseT network compatibility
> o Web browser (preferably Netscape), used for IMAP email access.
> o ftp server/client for data transfer
> o No email, web, news serving
> o No high-end gaming (video/audio) requirements
> o Win98 => the usual Microsoft products, some graphics
>
> Hardware requirements:
> o >500 MHz, 128 MB RAM
> o >12 GB disk (bigger = better, if performance is good and no partition
> issues)
> o 13"/14" TFT screen (typically attached to external monitor)
> o Can drive external 19" color monitor (e.g. ViewSonic G790).
> o 100 base-T ethernet, 56k modem (US and Europe compatible - is there a
> difference?)
> o Must run in desktop mode i.e. almost continuously
> o Light would be nice ...
> o Battery power lifetime secondary
>
>
> Many thanks for any suggestions you can offer.
> Regards,
> Bob Wilson
>
>
> ********************
> Robert J. Wilson
> Professor of Physics
> Department of Physics
> Colorado State University
> Fort Collins, CO 80523
> Phone: (970) 491 5033
> Fax: (970) 491 7947
> ********************
>
>
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From: Roy Anger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Linux laptop recommendations for a year in Spain.
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 21:13:36 -0400
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
While IBM might be pricy, here's a few things to think about.
I work at an IBM Tankpad support centre, and myself some other guys play with
linux on the laptops. We can easily get the 600 series machines up and running
with linux and with the new X server using Redhat 6.0. With built in support
form the install for PCMCIA and a simple to configure sound card, this might
be what you need. For the sound card use the ESS1688 (if I remember it
exactly) and just DMA from 0 to 1 and you have sound.
As for an IBM preload, there has been some rumors lately, and personally I'm
expecting one soon.
Roy
"Peter T. Breuer" wrote:
> Robert J. Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> : Beginning in August, 2000 I will be spending a year in Spain (normally I
> : live in the US) and would like recommendations for a laptop for
> : dual-boot linux/Win 98. This is to replace a Micron Transport XKE (233
>
> sony = 1; toshiba = 2; ibm = 3 (for repairs).
>
> : MHz, 96MB RAM, 8GB disk) used exclusively with Win98.
>
> : The first question is the common one for inexperienced linux users:
> : which laptops are likely to be provide the most trouble-free linux
> : installation given my requirements (my dabblings in the past have
>
> This changes too frequently to be trackable. Just make sure your model
> is at least 6months old and you should be mostly ok.
>
> : exposed me to the pain of graphics and network problems). I have seen
> : talented post doctoral researchers waste weeks battling installation
> : issues.
>
> But they're not researching installs. Most postdocs are usually pretty
> good at it, neverthless. Basic intelligence counts. They can usually
> hammer a sysadmin-type into the ground after 2 weeks at it. At least
> they're not prone to superstitious irrational crazy beliefs.
>
> : Is there anything to choose between the major vendors in terms of
> : service availability for warranty repairs and tech. support while I am
> : in Spain? I will purchase the machine in the US.
>
> Toshiba is best for fixing. Stadard parts. IBM cost double any number you
> think of, but they're here. But get a sony. No support, but the VAs are
> just beautiful.
>
> Lucky you .. you have money!
>
> Peter
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Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 21:56:47 +0200
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Recommend a modem?
Ed Hourigan wrote:
>
> I would appreciate someone recommending a very good modem
> that will work with both windows and linux. My current
> modem is one of those darn win-modems that won't work w/ linux.
>
> Thanks.
I got Zoom/FaxModem, model 2919 Lucent chip based, internal ISA. I
setted it up for both linux and win98 in less than 30 min by disabling
the plug and play and setting up the setting myself as explained in the
manual. Very easy...
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Crossposted-To: comp.os.linux.advocacy,comp.os.linux.help,comp.os.linux.misc
Subject: Re: BOOKS ON LINUX ?
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 01:50:12 GMT
In article <8cjpnu$i1t$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"jeff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
news:8cjf17$7vp$[EMAIL PROTECTED]...
> > In article <8ciap4$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
> > Johannes Nix <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Steve) writes:
> > > I think that the problem with books about Linux is that the
subject is
> > > changing far to fast for most books being useful for more than one
or
> > > two years. <snippage>
> >
> > Well, in that case any book on Windows is only good for about
> > forty-eight hours.
>
> That's absolutely untrue. I once had a Windows book that was good for
TWO
> SOLID WEEKS. If I've told you once, I've told you HUNDREDS of
THOUSANDS of
> times - Don't exaggerate.
I'm sorry. I won't do it again, I promise. Cross my heart and hope to
die a million times.
Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
Before you buy.
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