On Wed, 2007-02-07 at 18:32 +0200, Arieh Skliarouk wrote:
> > I am long-time Linux user and I plan to buy my next computer
> trying knoppix on it
>
> Well, Knoppix is a very good test but there's only that much
> you can check in a 10min Linux session
>
> Right, knoppix will transparently fall back to VESA if it sees
> unsupported video card (ATI, NVidia)
If you plan to buy a computer with ATI, NVidia or Intel graphics
accelerator, and want to see how Linux will handle them, then I
recommend testing with Mandriva 2007 One live cd, the non-"completely
free" version, which includes the required drivers and also features 3D
desktop effects.
As a side bonus - if you leave it in the store - its sure to excite even
MS-Windows Vista fans.
> Too many peoples, that got in the trap, by keeping it complex, helped
> to prosper such companies as EmperorLinux.com, that are not afraid to
> charge x2 for certified linux compatible laptop.
Nothing wrong with that - if they offer the hardware and the support,
and have the market share that allows them to mark up the prices and get
away with it, then by all means - go them. I personally would not buy
these, but I know a lot of people who prefer Dell/HP computers over
standard beige boxes which cost half as much for the same hardware.
--
Oded
::..
Within the problem lies the solution
-- Milton Katselas
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