Re: [expert] Does Mandrake install on Nec laptop?

2000-09-21 Thread Alberto Vecchiato
First of all, thank you the both of you for the answers. I eventually managed to find a more detailed datasheet for this laptop, and it turned out that it includes an ati rage-class graphic card and a "compatible sound blaster pro" sound card (though the chipset is not listed). That given, I'm

[expert] Does Mandrake install on Nec laptop?

2000-09-20 Thread Alberto Vecchiato
I'm going to buy a laptop, and one possible choice could be the Nec Versa (or Versanet, I don't know the exact name) Vx. It is a PIII500 with 64MB RAM, 12GB HD and 14.1" display. Anyone knows if Mandrake 7.1 or 7.2 installs on this laptop? I've already looked at the linux on laptop website,

Re: [expert] Does Mandrake install on Nec laptop?

2000-09-20 Thread Mwinold
well from what little specs you listed i say yes. i think most notebook laptops are compatible now adays if you see a simular computer on a listed site then i would say your chances are high however three main things will get you, modem, video card, and sound card, like for me i have a toshiba

Re: [expert] Does Mandrake install on Nec laptop?

2000-09-20 Thread Craig Woods
Modem should not be a problem. Just take the winmodem out. Use a pc card (PCMCIA) modem in its place. My Zoom pc card modem works great in LMDK 7.1. Craig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: well from what little specs you listed i say yes. i think most notebook laptops are compatible now adays if you