On Wednesday 03 August 2005 07:03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > So if anyone has been wondering what makes for a painless > > Linux+Lappy combination, I highly recommend the HP NC6230 > > with Ubuntu/Kubuntu. Note though, this lappy comes > > standard with the evil Broadcom Wifi chipset - I ordered > > mine specifically with the IPW2200BG Wifi as I knew it was > > supported under Linux. Supoort those whose support F/OSS! > > Congratulations on painless transition! I'm just curious who > did you buy this laptop from? Because I just visited HP's > online store and they don't even seem to sell this model > (the closest I found was Compaq nc6220) and they don't > provide any options regarding wifi chipsets...
Ah - magic ;) The 6230 is available in the USA and was decided that it would be the "standard" for IT Operations staff (I work for a US-based company). Then my crappy old D*ll decided to choke and die. So I got in touch with our local HP/Compaq account rep and told him I needed a 6230. Account rep said he can source them via HP Singapore but they wont be "officially released" in the land of Oz until (maybe) October 2005. Maybe later. Maybe never. So he supplied me with a PDF copy of the service manual (just in case). You *can* get the 6230's, but you may need a corporate contact. (Hint - our HP/Compaq reseller is Data3) Option #2 is purchase it via a friend or contact you trust in the USA. But you'll pay a bomb for shipping+insurance and then the Aussie Customs folks will add their 10%. Cheers, James -- Q: How many IBM 370's does it take to execute a job? A: Four; three to hold it down, and one to rip its head off. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
