> -----Original Message----- > From: Devon Miller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 16 May 2007 02:13 > To: gentoo-user@lists.gentoo.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [gentoo-user] shopping for a laptop - tools to bring > > I am in the process of shopping for a new linux laptop. > > I'm currently running on an HP Pavilion ze1000 with an upgraded disk. > It mostly works, but the VIA graphics chips means no compositing, no > beryl, and anything OpenGL is slow. > > I'm looking to upgrade and while I'm aware of the vendors specializing > in Linux laptops. I also keep seeing some comparably equipped machines > at the local office super store for sub $1000 prices. > > Does anyone know of a bootable CD intended for testing laptop (or > desktop) functionality? > > I'm hoping someone out there has built something on top of Knoppix or > Gentoo's LiveCD that will examine the hardware and report what's good > and what's bad. > > Anyone familiar with such a disc?
Just about any live CD will do the trick, only problem is I doubt any livecd ships with the proprietary drivers you may need to get 3D and wireless working out the box. Wayn0 -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
