Re: best laptops for debian linux
I'm very happy with a Sony VAIO GRX-670, it runs Debian nicely (and did
well with Mandrake as well)
On Sat, Sep 13, 2003 at 10:06:22PM -0700, Josh Rehman wrote:
> Andy Firman wrote:
>
> >On Fri, Sep 12, 2003 at 01:12:47AM -0700, Jon wrote:
> >
> >
> >>I'm looking to buy a laptop that can easily be set up to run debian
> >>linux. I do not need a high end graphics card, nor is there a real
> >>need for a big screen. Being light weight is not a primary factor,
> >>whereas rugged reliability would be. Can anyone suggest particular
> >>brands and models that fit this description? Top priority is that
> >>debian linux can be easily installed on the machine, while the other
> >>requirements are less important.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >I am on my 3rd IBM Thinkpad and ALL of them ran Debian perfectly.
> >There is a huge range of Thinkpads so you will easily find one that
> >fits your requirements.
> >
>
> Thinkpads are very good. I will add that it has been very painful
> getting Debian to run on a Dell Inspiron 5150. I would avoid getting
> this laptop if you plan on running any sort of Linux. I'm not saying
> it's impossible, just that it might be more of a chore than you're
> willing to do.
>
> I've been thinking; wouldn't it be a cool business model to make laptop
> specific ISOs of a Linux distribution (Debian, for example)? If anyone
> want to start such a business with me, give me a holler.
>
> Josh
>
>
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