Avoid nVidia graphics cards like the plague. Everything else in mine is
Intel and the graphics card is the one thing that causes me problems. :(
Rich
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On Thu, 2007-03-01 at 20:26 +1100, Jeff Waugh wrote:
> <quote who="Russell Davie">
>
> > A customer has asked me advice on a new entry level laptop that would run
> > Linux.
> >
> > Which is a good choice?
>
> I can't point to a particular brand or model, but I can give you a big hint
> that will help your purchasing decision: Buy Intel, from top to bottom. You
> will have a massively better experience using Linux with a completely Intel
> based laptop, particularly the video chipset.
>
> > They also want training as they have never used Linux before.
> >
> > Who could do this? is this available as a computer based learning or DVD?
>
> Perhaps look around on the OSIA website: http://www.osia.net.au/
>
> - Jeff
>
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> Cette menace est trs srieuse.
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