Re: Please recommend a machine (fwd)
dude wrote:
>
> Maybe you can answer this
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 10:59:10 -0700
> From: Jaime Bemaras <jbemaras@redsonic.com>
> To: debian-laptop@lists.debian.org
> Subject: Please recommend a machine
> Resent-From: debian-laptop@lists.debian.org
>
> 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.
>
You should at least have a look on this adress:
http://www.linux-laptop.net/new.html
They list a lot of laptops, maybe you find what you need there.
hth
joerg
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