On Monday 04 June 2007 18:51, steve reilly wrote: > On Monday 04 June 2007 21:05, Randall R Schulz wrote: > > On Monday 04 June 2007 17:29, steve reilly wrote: > > > ... > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > not sure about the intel platform, especially a new one. If it > > > were myself, I would steer clear for a while, just personal > > > preference... > > > > Eh? I was under the distinct impression that at the moment, Intel > > is the clear winner on the performance and power (and heat > > dissipation) front. > > > > Am I wrong? Does AMD have any processors that seriously challenge > > Intel's Core 2 series? > ... > > It was not my intention to get into any kind of flaming debate about > processors—I'm going to end it before it starts. I was just trying > to say I have had good luck with the 2 laptops I mentioned. The > gentleman may be better off either testing the laptop first OR > shopping for a laptop tested true for Linux compatibility.
No flames are in evidence. But if you were "just trying to say [you] had good luck ..." then say that, and don't use the "steer clear" language. The two are hardly interchangeable. And it goes without saying that one would be "better off" conducting empirical tests, should that actually be an option... RRS -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
