Re which laptop, this is an interesting data point: http://www.linux-mag.com/id/7851?hq_e=el <http://www.linux-mag.com/id/7851?hq_e=el&hq_m=1065883&hq_l=3&hq_v=392d56542 1> &hq_m=1065883&hq_l=3&hq_v=392d565421 Re virtualization, I recommend the free & open source VirtualBox, which works fine under Win7. http://www.virtualbox.org/ Good luck, Rony
_____ From: linux-il-boun...@cs.huji.ac.il [mailto:linux-il-boun...@cs.huji.ac.il] On Behalf Of Steve G. Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 6:05 AM To: linux-il@cs.huji.ac.il Subject: Laptop My 4+ year old Macbook is dying a slow death, and I am contemplating getting a new laptop and would like your advice. Here are the parameters: * My environment is Linux, Ubuntu for the last 2-3 years, and I would like to have it available to me on the laptop if I can. I have little use for either Mac OS-X or Windows as far as actually making much use of the software, beyond vary basic usage (iTunes, VLC, etc.). Linux is a different story. * I have several reasons to buy a Windows 7 machine. First, I have a Magellan GPS that only works with Windows. Second, some bank accounts require it to fully function. Third, I can get a lot more computer for the money with Wintel than with Apple. Last, Ubuntu Laptops with the latest hardware may or may not work. * So, I am thinking about getting a 64x, core i3 laptop from Toshiba or Dell. These are available with 13-15" screen, 250-350GB HD (I think IDE, some are Sata but more expensive), 3-4GB RAM. In theory, at least, these can be virtualized, and I should be able to run either vmware, xen, virtual box or whatever client MS provides for free. One can get core i3 for around $500 So here are my questions: 1. Does anyone know if Win7 includes a virtualization program that would allow me to run Linux under it? How efficient is it - will I be able to put it on full screen, forget I am running Windows, and use my preferred environment? 2. Any recommendations for something that is fully compatible with Linux, in case I get an alternative and can get rid of the windows part? 3. Any other advice? Thanks! Z. -- Check out my web site - www.words2u.net
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