Re: [plug] Which particular brand of computer works best with Linux?

[bryan]

Hi Jon, Actually based on experience, unless a branded computer is certified to work with linux, or your sure it does 100%. I'd say assembled computers are still the best choice, because  you get to choose the components that you know works on a linux platform. Well one thing about some motherboards is they need a windows application in order to upgrade the BIOS. Well upgrading the BIOS is something we rarely do, but in the event of a critical bug fix or upgrade-- being able to do so is a cost saver We have contacted Acer one time regarding a laptop they bundled with a linux distro.  Well the tech support could not guarantee all the components will work with linux (eg. built in modem, webcam,etc.) IMHO, the distro that you plan to use may affect the hardware you can use.... or easily use. At work we started with linux, so I cannot give much migration advise, sorry.   Well good luck with you endeavor! --- On Mon, 28/4/08, Christopher Jon S. Belviz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Christopher Jon S. Belviz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [plug] Which particular brand of computer works best with Linux? To: plug@lists.linux.org.ph Date: Monday, 28 April, 2008, 1:23 PM Greetings!  We are currently planning to standardize our Desktop computer purchases by offering a suggested brand or a list of computer specifications and we are currently moving towards supporting Linux. I have a question in regards to Linux support given by branded computers (HP, Acer, Dell, Lenovo, etc). 1.) Does your organization uses branded computers or assembled IBM clones? Is it more advantageous to buy branded computers (for an small/medium organization) than an assembled IBM compatible PC? Any experience would be welcomed. 2.) Which particular brand offers the best Linux Support? (Assembled or Branded) 3.) Which particular computer brand/s do you wish to suggest / avoid? Any short experiences with a particular brand (especially on Linux) would be welcomed. Thank you. -Christopher Jon Belviz _________________________________________________ Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List http://lists.linux.org.ph/mailman/listinfo/plug Searchable Archives: http://archives.free.net.ph

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