On Sun, 25 Jan 2015 17:21:36 -0500 John Moniz <[email protected]> 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./gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk John, My current laptop is a Lenovo of that series. I have no complaints about it, other than its lack of an SDHC port. I could probably get the modem working if I made the effort, but I haven't. I have my installation instructions up on my website. -- Howard Gibson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] http://home.eol.ca/~hgibson --- Talk Mailing List [email protected] http://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk
