http://www.linux-laptop.net/

Is a great source with stuff by brand. Could be same site via a
difference reference as previously mentioned.

I've just been researching this and bought a Clevo. So far it's
excellent and a lot less than $4K. It's also great in that I bought it
sans OS and installed Mandrake with not too many problems. (lilo didn't
work - grub did).

Since I believe you basically throw away/fire sale your laptop every
couple of years, I'm happy not to spend more than mid 2Ks for one.

If you're coming to the festie, I'll be there so I can show you what I
got for the money.

HTH


Stu


On Fri, 2002-08-02 at 14:28, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I am thinking of buying the Compaq Evo 800v
> The specs are
> 
> Mobile Intel � Pentium  4 1.7GHz
> 256 MB DDR SDRAM
> Type III Mini PCI 56K (V.92) soft modem, (LOM) integrated 10/100 NIC
> DVD/CD-RW Combination
> ATI Mobility Radeon 7500, 64-bit video graphics
> 
> 
> Has anyone installed linux on this laptop.
> I understand that the modem will not work (Lucent win modem), but will the NIC 
>(Intel 
> PRO/100 P Mobile Combo Adapter)
> There is no floppy drive, will this stop me installing linux. (Suse 8.0 Pro maybe)
> Will the screen work ? (15 svga)
> 
> I am a complete virgin when it comes to laptops/notebooks as I have never had one 
> before.
> 
> Would I be better off to buy a different laptop, Asus L3800 or Toshiba Satalite Pro 
>6100
> recently reviewed in APC.
> 
> I really want the laptop to run Linux and want to aviod making a expensive 
> mistake($4000+).
> 
> I have looked on the internet for info on the three mentioned models but no joy.
> 
> If anyone could help please.
> 
> Thanks 
> 
> John
> 
> 
> 


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