Re: [ubuntu-uk] Any reasons why Ubuntu(-MATE) wouldn't work on this laptop?
On 2017-07-02, Liam Proven wrote: > On 2 July 2017 at 14:16, Stuart Ward wrote: >> Your best bet is to get a second hand corporate ThinkPad or similar machine. >> These all run Linux well and because it is used you get a lot more bang for >> your buck. >> > > > Strongly agreed. Especially for this particular machine in the light > of the comments on the Arch wiki -- I would run not walk away from > this. I have used/supported several HP laptops; I do not like them > much. (Marginally) better than Sony, (even) worse than Dell. Thanks for the advice. I've found another approved supplier that does more of a custom build, looks into these things, and actually answers e-mails from prospective customers! -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Any reasons why Ubuntu(-MATE) wouldn't work on this laptop?
On Mon, Jun 19, 2017 at 12:48 PM, Adam Funk wrote: > I'm shopping around for a new work laptop, & we have to buy it from > Insight. If you can stretch your budget, go for a Thinkpad as others have suggested (albeit from suppliers you've said aren't suitable): http://www.uk.insight.com/en-gb/productinfo/laptops-and-notebooks/0007024438-0001 https://certification.ubuntu.com/hardware/201702-25371/ -n -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Any reasons why Ubuntu(-MATE) wouldn't work on this laptop?
People can only speak as they find, of course. I would not reject Dells based on my own experience. I've not had a Dell desktop, but never had any problems installing any mainstream Linux distro on a Dell laptop. I would only be wary of installing stock Debian becuase of the difficulty in getting wi-fi to run, but that is not specific to Dells. Heartily endorse Thinkpads. All those I've had have been variously dropped, kicked, trodden on and spilled on and continued to run perfectly. They don't bend when you lift them up off the desk one-handed either. Nige -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Any reasons why Ubuntu(-MATE) wouldn't work on this laptop?
On 2 July 2017 at 14:16, Stuart Ward wrote: > Your best bet is to get a second hand corporate ThinkPad or similar machine. > These all run Linux well and because it is used you get a lot more bang for > your buck. > Strongly agreed. Especially for this particular machine in the light of the comments on the Arch wiki -- I would run not walk away from this. I have used/supported several HP laptops; I do not like them much. (Marginally) better than Sony, (even) worse than Dell. Lenovo are the best, with Toshiba a distant second. But I wouldn't spend my money on anything except Lenovos from the Thinkpad (*NOT* IdeaPad or anything else) range, TBH. Good UK sources: http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/c/512/IBM-Lenovo/ (My last one came from there.) http://www.tier1online.com/ (Comes well recommended but I've not tried them myself.) -- Liam Proven • Profile: https://about.me/liamproven Email: lpro...@cix.co.uk • Google Mail/Talk/Plus: lpro...@gmail.com Twitter/Facebook/Flickr: lproven • Skype/LinkedIn/AIM/Yahoo: liamproven UK: +44 7939-087884 • ČR/WhatsApp/Telegram/Signal: +420 702 829 053 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Any reasons why Ubuntu(-MATE) wouldn't work on this laptop?
On 19 June 2017 at 12:48, Adam Funk wrote: > HP ZBook 14 G2 Mobile Workstation14" - Core i7 5500U - 8 GB RAM - 1 TB > HDD > I usually have a look on the Arch WiKi to see if there are installation problems. https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/HP_Zbook_Studio_G3 I would not recommend this one from this page. Your best bet is to get a second hand corporate ThinkPad or similar machine. These all run Linux well and because it is used you get a lot more bang for your buck. -- Stuart Ward M +44 7782325143 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Any reasons why Ubuntu(-MATE) wouldn't work on this laptop?
I'm shopping around for a new work laptop, & we have to buy it from Insight. I'm thinking about this one: http://www.uk.insight.com/en-gb/productinfo/laptops-and-notebooks/0004363583-0001 HP ZBook 14 G2 Mobile Workstation14" - Core i7 5500U - 8 GB RAM - 1 TB HDD and I wonder if anyone could take a look at the specs & tell me if you see any reasons why Ubuntu-MATE wouldn't work on it. Thanks, Adam -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
