Re: Dell or HP laptop with excellent support to Linux (Debian)
On Wednesday 26 August 2009 09:09:47 Alexander Kapshuk wrote:
> G'day,
>
> My name is Alexander Kapshuk.
>
> I am looking to purchase a Dell laptop with excellent Linux support (Debian
> Lenny).
>
> Here are the specifications I am after:
>
> CPU = Inter Core 2 Duo;
>
> RAM = 3GB or 4GB;
>
> Graphics Card = NVIDIA GeForce;
>
> Hard Drive = 250GB or 320GB;
>
> With a webcam;
>
> With a card reader;
>
> Wi Fi: anything but Broadcom (i was told Broadcom Wi Fi has a lousy Linux
> support, correct me if I'm wrong);
> I would appreciate it if somebody would recommend a model of a DELL laptop
> that meets the specs above or similar as this is going to be a considerable
> investment for me and I want to make sure that the laptop I end up buying
> has very good Linux support.
>
> Looking forward to hearing from any of you that would care to respond at
> your convenience.
>
> Thanking you all in advance
> Alexander Kapshuk.
Hi Alexander!
Whether you're going with HP or Dell, avoid by all means the ones with nvidia
chips. My dv2416 got bricked because of it.
I don't know if nvidia have actually fixed all the issues, but i won't buy
another laptop with nvidia chips in it. Ever.
It's a loooooong story, so please read more about it here:
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1051956/pressure-mounts-hp-failing-
nvidia-graphics-cards
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1004378/why-nvidia-chips-defective
http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/09/01/nvidia-should-
defective-chips
http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/09/01/nv-should
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-10000910-64.html
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