Re: [OT] Relavant mailing list or USENET group

[Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net>]

On 12/03/2017 09:13 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
> On 12/03/2017 07:35 AM, Tom Furie wrote:
> > [snip]
> >
> > If you want "off the shelf", the closest that immediately comes to
> > mind is something like a Microsoft Surface or similar.
>
> Quick web search doesn't indicate if any meet my requirements as a
> handheld. Linux is reported to be installable - "secure boot" problems
> need further research.
> > 2. have a physical form factor similar to a "smartphone".
> >    [Latest releases tend to be uncomfortably large.
> >     Maximum viable size 8" x 5".]
> Thickness requirement is still vague.

Unless you can refer me to a device with a screen size less than/equal 
to 5" diagonal, the product line is DOA.

I am however *IMPRESSED* with how far M$ has gone to allow desired OS's 
to be installed.