Re: [SLUG] Which Laptop?
I've been very impressed with my ASUS L3800. It has been my main development machine for since last November without any problems at all. The display is fantastic (1400x1050) and overall it is fast. I run debian unstable which installs without issue. I've even got GNU/hurd running on it (I haven't got X working though). The only thing I haven't got running is the modem which is lin modem but I think this is because I run 2.5/2.6 kernels (which by the way works very well and I haven't had one crash since about March), I *think* you can get the modem running with 2.4 kernel. If you are running a 2.4 kernel you may have to download the alsa patch to get sound working -- this just works with 2.5/2.6. rgh On Fri, 2003-08-22 at 14:29, Eddie F wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm in the process of convincing the boss that I need a laptop for work > purposes. Looks like Im doing well, so Ill probably be looking at which > one to get over the next few weeks. > Ive installed on a few laptops before (old and new) so Im familiar with > the kind of issues that I could face and how to get around some of them, but > Im wondering if any of the manufactures tend to be more or less Linux > friendly than the others. > Im sure most of their support teams will fob me off, the instant I mention > Linux (or any other OS), but there may be some that are willing to give me > the information I need in my efforts to resolve something. > God forbid there may even be one that provides Linux drivers Then again > maybe not! > > Cheers. > Eddie. > > > ~~~ Im online, therefore I am! ~~~ > > _ > Hot chart ringtones and polyphonics. Go to > http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilemania/default.asp -- "It is possible to make things of great complexity out of things that are very simple. There is no conservation of simplicity" -- Stephen Wolfram Richard Heycock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> tel : 0410 646 369 key fingerprint : 909D CBFA C669 AC2F A937 AFA4 661B 9D21 EAAB 4291 -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] Which Laptop?
On Sat, Aug 23, 2003 at 03:24:00PM +1000, Anthony Wood wrote: > On Fri, Aug 22, 2003 at 05:54:26PM +1000, Mike MacCana wrote: > > On Fri, 2003-08-22 at 15:02, Anthony Wood wrote: > > > On Fri, Aug 22, 2003 at 02:29:46PM +1000, Eddie F wrote: > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > I'm in the process of convincing the boss that I need a laptop for work > > > > purposes. Looks like Im doing well, so Ill probably be looking at which > > > > one to get over the next few weeks. > > > > > > > > > > I've bought a Dell 8500 in the last month ($4000 - 1Gb RAM 60 Gb Disk 2.4 Gh P4). > > > > > > Dell doesn't "support" linux on their laptops, but all the bits available with > > > the > > > 8500 work under linux, with a bit of effort. Except the Truemobile 1300/1400 > > > minipci wireless card. > > > > I can second that, I'm using one now, and I'm very happy with it. The > > screen is great, the video card looks wonderful, and the gigabit NIC > > works well too. > > > > Get the NVIDIA graphics card rather than the ATI one if you want good 3D > > performance, and don't bother buying the Dell wireless card. > > > > Anthony: did you manage to get Dell to swap over the truemobile? > > I knew the 1300 wouldn't work for me, so I didn't order it. > I've tried to order an 1150 through dell australia, but they > don't get back to my supplier. I don't have any other wireless > gear, so I'm not in a huge hurry... I made a new enquiry on the weekend and have got a response/quote. Quote said to ask tech support if the thing would work in the 8500. Tech support said yes. KL-C840 - 5M751 (Truemobile (TM) 1150 MiniPCI Card $63 Freight $14 GST $7.70 Total $84.70 Not too ugly. Now I have to save up my pocket money. cheers, Woody -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] Which Laptop?
On Sat, 2003-08-23 at 00:21, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I think you're one of the lucky ones! I've never > heard of Dell delivering anything sooner than > 4 weeks or so. My Inspiron 8000 came in less than a week...but that was nearly 2.5yrs ago so maybe things have changed... -- ** * Simon Wong * ** -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] Which Laptop?
On Fri, Aug 22, 2003 at 05:54:26PM +1000, Mike MacCana wrote: > On Fri, 2003-08-22 at 15:02, Anthony Wood wrote: > > On Fri, Aug 22, 2003 at 02:29:46PM +1000, Eddie F wrote: > > > Hi all, > > > > > > I'm in the process of convincing the boss that I need a laptop for work > > > purposes. Looks like Im doing well, so Ill probably be looking at which > > > one to get over the next few weeks. > > > > > > > I've bought a Dell 8500 in the last month ($4000 - 1Gb RAM 60 Gb Disk 2.4 Gh P4). > > > > Dell doesn't "support" linux on their laptops, but all the bits available with the > > 8500 work under linux, with a bit of effort. Except the Truemobile 1300/1400 > > minipci wireless card. > > I can second that, I'm using one now, and I'm very happy with it. The > screen is great, the video card looks wonderful, and the gigabit NIC > works well too. > > Get the NVIDIA graphics card rather than the ATI one if you want good 3D > performance, and don't bother buying the Dell wireless card. > > Anthony: did you manage to get Dell to swap over the truemobile? I knew the 1300 wouldn't work for me, so I didn't order it. I've tried to order an 1150 through dell australia, but they don't get back to my supplier. I don't have any other wireless gear, so I'm not in a huge hurry... cheers, Woody > > Mike > -- > __ > Mike MacCanaConsultantRHCE, MCSE, MCP+I > Cybersource: Providing Quality IT Professional Services for 11 Years > Specialists in Unix/Linux, TCP/IP and Web Application Development > Level 4, 10 Queen St, Melbourne. Ph : 03 9621 2377 Fax: 03 9621 2477 > -- Woody -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] Which Laptop?
On Fri, 22 Aug 2003 15:02:28 +1000 Anthony Wood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > [ ] > Nice bits include 1920x1200 screen and Geforce4 4200 graphics. > > Surprises so far: > Dell takes at least a week to deliver the thing I think you're one of the lucky ones! I've never heard of Dell delivering anything sooner than 4 weeks or so. Matt -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] Which Laptop?
On Fri, 2003-08-22 at 15:02, Anthony Wood wrote: > On Fri, Aug 22, 2003 at 02:29:46PM +1000, Eddie F wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > I'm in the process of convincing the boss that I need a laptop for work > > purposes. Looks like Im doing well, so Ill probably be looking at which > > one to get over the next few weeks. > > > > I've bought a Dell 8500 in the last month ($4000 - 1Gb RAM 60 Gb Disk 2.4 Gh P4). > > Dell doesn't "support" linux on their laptops, but all the bits available with the > 8500 work under linux, with a bit of effort. Except the Truemobile 1300/1400 > minipci wireless card. I can second that, I'm using one now, and I'm very happy with it. The screen is great, the video card looks wonderful, and the gigabit NIC works well too. Get the NVIDIA graphics card rather than the ATI one if you want good 3D performance, and don't bother buying the Dell wireless card. Anthony: did you manage to get Dell to swap over the truemobile? Mike -- __ Mike MacCana ConsultantRHCE, MCSE, MCP+I Cybersource: Providing Quality IT Professional Services for 11 Years Specialists in Unix/Linux, TCP/IP and Web Application Development Level 4, 10 Queen St, Melbourne. Ph : 03 9621 2377 Fax: 03 9621 2477 -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
Re: [SLUG] Which Laptop?
On Fri, Aug 22, 2003 at 02:29:46PM +1000, Eddie F wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm in the process of convincing the boss that I need a laptop for work > purposes. Looks like Im doing well, so Ill probably be looking at which > one to get over the next few weeks. > Ive installed on a few laptops before (old and new) so Im familiar with > the kind of issues that I could face and how to get around some of them, but > Im wondering if any of the manufactures tend to be more or less Linux > friendly than the others. I've bought a Dell 8500 in the last month ($4000 - 1Gb RAM 60 Gb Disk 2.4 Gh P4). Dell doesn't "support" linux on their laptops, but all the bits available with the 8500 work under linux, with a bit of effort. Except the Truemobile 1300/1400 minipci wireless card. But you can apparently get the Truemobile 1150 miniPCI separately for US$49 which is an orinoco and well supported. Nice bits include 1920x1200 screen and Geforce4 4200 graphics. Surprises so far: Dell takes at least a week to deliver the thing You have to order the bluetooth module with the laptop, it's on the motherboard. No PS/2 port for your mouse keyboard, but you can get a USB - 2* PS/2 dongle thing from Jaycar for $20 which makes your PS2 keyboard and mouse look like USB ones to the laptop. Dell specials change a lot during the month, I got mine with a free double memory special, hence the 1Gb. Also do a good survey of the dell prices they are a bit wonky, I got the 2.4 because it was cheaper than the 2.2, and about the same as the 2.0. Nice thing about Dell is you have heaps of options with bits, and the prices are shown in real time. > Im sure most of their support teams will fob me off, the instant I mention > Linux (or any other OS), but there may be some that are willing to give me > the information I need in my efforts to resolve something. > God forbid there may even be one that provides Linux drivers Then again > maybe not! I haven't had to ask the manufacturer, I did a quick survey of linuxlaptops.com to make sure the model worked under linux to the extent that I needed. cheers, Woody -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
