I have used MySQL for about twelve years as a database on our private LAN that has only a handful of users at a time that query about a dozen databases. The current server is an old rack-mounted machine that is somewhat of an energy hog and is due to be replaced. I was considering replacing it with a lap-top so as to conserve energy and because a laptop has a built in battery backup. Currently I have a couple of laptops running as slaves. Can anyone advise as to a good reliable brand of laptop to run Linux and MySQL for this purpose. As this will by my main server I was looking for something reliable.
Thanks for any ideas or insights. Richard
