Hello, On 29-05-2015, John Aten wrote: > Hey all, > > I would like to see if anyone could give some advice or opinions on getting > an inexpensive laptop to run Debian. I plan to use the machine for lighter > duty functions; writing, web browsing, programming, etc. Basically, I am > looking for something with a little more muscle than a Chromebook. Most > laptops that I have seen that come with Debian or other distros preinstalled > seem to be more expensive than I would like, so that of course leaves me > installing it myself. I have researched this, and can never seem to find > solid information on the laptops that are currently available; the > information is usually a little dated. > > I have some experience setting up Debian and other distros, but if there are > problems with hardware configuration, I get out into the deep end fast. I > would like to avoid any problems that are beyond the reach of my very modest > skills. > I see that Dell offers the Inspiron 14 or 15 3000 series non-touch laptop > with Ubuntu preinstalled; this model is around the price/spec range that I > would like. I figure, if it runs Ubuntu, then this is possibly a good > indication that I could install Debian; I was wondering first, if that is a > good assumption, and also if anyone has had any experience with installing > Debian on this particular model. (I have an older Inspiron, on which I have > had good luck installing several different distros, including Debian, but I > don't know that this really indicates anything either.) Second, aside from > this particular model, if anyone has recommendations on any other laptops in > that price/spec range? > > I'd appreciate any help and opinions. > > Thanks, > > J
I would recommend the Libreboot X200[1] 1. http://shop.gluglug.org.uk/product/libreboot-x200/ Cheers, -- Konstantinos -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/20150530122827.gb4...@caleana.l.bugeffect.com
