On 25/01/15 05:21 PM, John Moniz wrote:
Hi all,
I need to get a computer for a project that requires a program that is
only available for windows. However, I intend to dual boot with Linux
and want to make sure that I buy something that is nicely compatible.
And I'm looking for the portability of a laptop.
There seems to be a general appreciation of Thinkpads on this list. I
have my eye on a Thinkpad T410 and was wondering if anyone has reason to
suggest that I should stay away from that particular model. The store
will be installing Windows 7 and they apparently have enough Linux
knowledge to install a dual boot system.
I believe there was someone on the list (I think from Kitchener) who
sold laptops pre-installed with linux. If that person is still around,
I'd welcome a contact off list.
Thanks,
John.
I've had a T400s, x120e and now W530, all running Fedora without issue.
The main question is the model of wireless card in the machine... I
always get the proper Intel-branded ones. The cheaper ones probably work
fine, but they might require a wrapper, not sure.
The only thing I'd suggest is to look at prices for the T420... Probably
won't be much different and would win you another generation. Generally,
Thinkpads (T,X and W series) are solid bets.
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