On Fri, 27 Nov 2015 11:51:53 -0700 James Noble <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Is there anything I need to be aware of or watch out for? For > > example, a few years ago I had problems with broadcom wireless cards > > while running ubuntu. I'd hate to buy a new $400 laptop and have > > issues getting Ubuntu on it. I have done well over the years with Lenovo T series laptops. I have two T-61s and a T-520, all running Debian GNU/Linux 8.2 (jessie). Try to get an IBM graphics controller. If the laptop has an Intel processor, it will likely have an Intel WiFi chipset, which Linux supports well enough. > > > > I am also interested in this. I have a 2012 macbook where everything > is integrated. I hate it because I want to upgrade the hard drive > and memory on it. The only suggestion I have other than that is get > an SSD. The increase in speed for most of what I do is incredible. I second the SSD suggestion. That, and get lots of RAM. But you can reduce that requirement by using XFCE or similar instead of GNOME, KDE or the like. -- The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. -- U.S. Const. Amendment IV Key fingerprint = CE5C 6645 A45A 64E4 94C0 809C FFF6 4C48 4ECD DFDB /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
