James Gregory wrote:
Does anyone know how well these things work with linux? linux-laptops.net didn't have them listed. The things I'm most concerned about are: * Getting decent (not necessarily stellar) performance in X. * Working wireless and bluetooth. I'd also be interested in anyone who has found a particular type of laptop to be awesome on linux. I'd prefer a smaller machine (ie around 12 inch monitor), but aside from that I'm flexible.
I've been particularly happy with Debian on IBM Thinkpads. In particular, my T30 seems to be working great (only remaining niggle is getting IRDA stuff working, and I'm assuming that's PEBKAC, any pointers would be welcome.. :)
It's bigger than what you were after, but wireless works out of the box with the orinoco_pci module in 2.4.22 and my X performance is fine (although I haven't pushed the box in terms of 3D stuff, works fine for my standard 2D stuff).
It's also nice in that it has a 1400x1050 display, as opposed to the more standard 1024x768 I see on a lot of laptops, but it's battery life leaves something to be desired (but I didn't expect a lot out of a box that is effectively a desktop replacement).
I've heard some good things from other people re: IBM laptops as well. Just a thought. :)
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