On Jan 21, 2016 9:45 PM, "Patrick Bartek" <nemommxiv@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Thanks. Based on your input (and others), I'm eliminated Acer from my
> list. I, too, have experience with Thinkpads and Asus notebooks, and
> have had few problems installing Linux on them. Since Dell has their
> Ubuntu option, I'm thinking they are Linux compatible as well.
>
> Thanks, again.
>
> B
I have a Dell Inspiron 15 3543 based on Broadwell architecture. I am using Debian Stable which runs pretty well and am really loving the performance. However, there were certain problems associated listed which were easily resolved after following tinkering:
1. installing xserver-xorg-video-intel from backports to prevent crashing of GNOME.
2. Getting broadcom proprietary drivers from non-free sources either from Debian or Ubuntu.
If you want to have a new laptop, all I would suggest is to avoid Broadcom wireless card. One should rather go with Intel as it is doing appreciable contribution to FOSS.
#FrustratedBroadcomUser