Re: [dubailug] BEST LAPTOP FOR LINUX

[Sean Craig - Snr Solutions Consultant - enigmatis]

I don't think there is a 'most suitable'.  My experience is that most notebooks use a standard set of components: Networking: Intel or Broadcom Wireless: Intel Pro Wireless 2200 Graphics: Intel (low-end), Nvidia/ATI (high-end) Sound: AC'97 PCMCIA: Texas Instruments Modem is probably where you could come unstuck - but there are really two drivers that cover most - smartlink (AC'97) and hsflinmodem (older) (free version is crippled to 14.4k?).  SuSE includes the smartlink modem drivers. The only I haven't got working (mostly because I can't be bothered - I've never used the things) is the smartcard reader. The last time I wanted a laptop, I took my SuSE install disk with me since there is a nice hardware summary just after the system starts.  This usually makes the salesperson squeek a bit, and I've once managed to draw a crowd with this 'not-windows' thingy! I'd suggest finding something you really like, checking the exact specs on the vendor website, then leaning (heavily if you must ;-) on LUGgers with a bit of experience - after all, isn't that what we do?   Regards Sean Jayachandran wrote: Hi Dear All, Please suggest from your experiance which is the best suitable Notebook for LINUX. Thanking you Jayan SPONSORED LINKS Linux operating system Linux os Hosting linux unix web Free linux operating system Linux migration Linux user YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "dubailug" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.