Does a Presario R3310 make sense for Linux
About the computer:
http://minilien.com/?fSszDtHAtU
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About setting a Compaq R3120US with Slackware:
http://www1.uop.edu/~khughes/presario-r3120us/
The computer seems to offer a lot for the money. ($1,299 CAN) I don't care too
much about the weight. Apparently, the battery lasts only 2 hours. I'd
certainly like more, but I suppose it's part of the reason it's so cheap.
I don't plan on watching many films with it, is WXGA otherwise a disadvantage?
Is it possible to get some kind of shop manual? I don't like very much the
idea of having to be without a computer for a week and spend 60$ if ever I
want, say, to add memory.
Are Compaq considered reliable? Any other alternative to suggest in the same
price range? Are other laptops easier to set up with Linux?
GP
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