STFW. http://www.linux-laptop.net/, search for "linux model-of-computer", look at the laptops used by resellers like emperorlinux and qlitech, look for linux support for the various hardware items.
As a general rule of thumb, the newer the laptop model the less likely it will work without problems unless you're willing to use the bleeding edge of software. Older models will be better supported. As another general rule of thumb, which you already seem to be observing, stick to big name brands in order to increase the potential pool of other people working with the same model. Jack On Thu, 2003-03-13 at 06:59, Gonzalo Avaria wrote: > Hi Experts. > Well, sorry if i make you loose time, but here is my question. > I've been working with linux 2 years until now, and i have the > oportunity to boy a notebook. The thing is that i don't know if i > could install linux in it. > Well, i don't know if i buy a: > IBM (modified) > -Pentium III 650 MHz > -128 Mb Ram > -12 Gb HDD > - CD-DVD > - USB, Serial, parallel? and 2 Pcmcia ports. > > or a Dell Inspiron 5100 > -Pentium IV 2.4 GHz > -128Mb Ram > -20 Gb HDD > -16 Mb Radeon Video Card > -The same ports i think. > > OBVIUSLY there is a US$250 difference in the price. > > I know that many of you work with notebooks, and i would apretiate if > you could tell me in wich one Mandrake should work the best > (compatibility of the components and all of that) > > Well, i don't want to make you loose more time. Thanks For the help > Saludos > Gonzalo Avaria > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com -- Jack Coates Monkeynoodle: A Scientific Venture...
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