My last netbook, I just prepared bootable USB, and booted it (Live, not changing anything on disk) in the store (Future Shop) on a floor model to verify compatibility. I explained what I was doing to the sales people, and they said it was fine to check anything I wanted (was surprising response to me, ymmv) That gives you a lot more confidence before you buy.
On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 9:17 AM, Jeremy <[email protected]> wrote: > On 10-10-27 11:48 PM, Michel-André Robillard wrote: > >> Hi all >> >> I am looking for a laptop to carry around and make demonstrations using >> Linux and some specific applications. >> I want to install OpenSuSE, Centos, or Kubuntu as the host system. >> Then I will install VMware Workstation on the host. >> I need 64bits, at least 4 GB RAM (6 or 8 is better), and a reasonable >> screen. Standard disk space is OK. >> >> I looked at an ASUS K72JR-B1 but it looks that it is not supporting >> Linux. Same thing with Dell Vostro 3300. >> >> Any suggestions? >> >> Thank you all. >> >> TuteurWeb >> ************************************ >> > > You might be surprised once you try a laptop that is apparently not > supported (where did you see this info that it is not supported). > > I suggest using futureshop or bestbuy, which have liberal return policies, > and buy one that has the specs you need. Ubuntu has done alot of work in > supporting new hardware. If you use centos you may run into more problems as > they may not have the most up-to-date drivers in their install media. > > I have had good luck with both Acer and Toshiba laptops, I don't bother to > check anything when I buy hardware, I just assume it will work with linux, > and if not, this is reason to return it. > > Jeremy > > _______________________________________________ > mlug mailing list > [email protected] > https://listes.koumbit.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mlug-listserv.mlug.ca >
_______________________________________________ mlug mailing list [email protected] https://listes.koumbit.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mlug-listserv.mlug.ca
