> can anybody recommend any plan9 compatible notebook? Based on 9fans' suggestions, I got an IBM T23. This machine is great, both for plan9 and generally.
T23 (and other thinkpads from its era) also has the most plan9-friendly input devices I've seen. I can perform all the chords with just my thumb (later models have less useful button layout), and I never have to get my hands off the home row while using plan9. I can't say I tried every device, but I haven't yet come across anything that doesn't work. Of course you don't get wifi with T23, you probably need to get a supported pcmcia card.