Re: Please recommend a machine
Hi Jamie
I'm running Debian-testing on a Compaq Presario 1200-XL111 with the following
specs:
AMD K6-2/500
192M RAM (upgraded from stock 64)
30G HD (upgraded from stock 6)
1024x768 TFT (Cyberblade video, supported in Xfree 4.something)
Lucent 56k modem
Touchpad
DVD-ROM
It works fine for me, and if you're happy not having the fastest CPU around,
it's a nice Linux machine. More importantly, there are a lot of Presario 1200s
available as factory refurb or surplus, so if you're on a tight budget, you
can
save yourself some cash.
- Derek
At 10:59 AM 8/14/2001 -0700, you wrote:
Hello list,
Evidently my last posting didn't make it to the list. I appologize if I
end up double-posting.
I am looking to acquire a laptop. I will need a dual boot system because
my university only supports MS software (don't get me started).
Here's my whishlist:
- AMD processor preferred.
- Touchpad preferred (I hate eraser-style mice)
- Active Matrix with 1024x768 or better resolution
- Room for a lot of RAM
- DVD (DVD/CD-RW combo?) (even if swappable)
- A big HD
- Obviously, Debian supported hw (sound, modem, etc.)
Any suggestions? I understand that this is a very open question.
If you find it easier to answer which machine(s) stay away from by all
means, please do so.
Same for manufacturers; if I should avoid a particular one like the plage,
please speak up. Also, if you know of one that's Linux-certified or even
Linux-supportive, please make me (us all) aware.
Your information is more valuable than you initially think. Thank you very
much in advance for your time and advice.
Jaime.
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At 10:59 AM 8/14/2001 -0700, Jaime Bemaras wrote:
Hello list,
Evidently my last posting didn't make it to the list. I appologize if I
end up double-posting.
I am looking to acquire a laptop. I will need a dual boot system because
my university only supports MS software (don't get me started).
Here's my whishlist:
- AMD processor preferred.
- Touchpad preferred (I hate eraser-style mice)
- Active Matrix with 1024x768 or better resolution
- Room for a lot of RAM
- DVD (DVD/CD-RW combo?) (even if swappable)
- A big HD
- Obviously, Debian supported hw (sound, modem, etc.)
Any suggestions? I understand that this is a very open question.
If you find it easier to answer which machine(s) stay away from by all
means, please do so.
Same for manufacturers; if I should avoid a particular one like the plage,
please speak up. Also, if you know of one that's Linux-certified or even
Linux-supportive, please make me (us all) aware.
Your information is more valuable than you initially think. Thank you very
much in advance for your time and advice.
Jaime.
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