Re: [Eug-lug] Where to get a cheap laptop to run ubuntu on....

Yeah, we get machines that are bios protected-totally useless. > From: marbux > Reply-To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group > Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:36:52 -0700 > To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group > Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] Where to get a cheap laptop to run ubuntu on > > On Tue,

Re: [Eug-lug] Where to get a cheap laptop to run ubuntu on....

I have a Toshiba laptop I'd like to sell. It's from december 2004, runs a 3.0 Ghz Pentium 4 with 1 GB of DDR RAM and Mobility Radeon 9000 graphics. It currently doesn't turn on, I believe it's the power supply. I can't afford to replace it and don't need it anyway. I'll sell it for $50. A new

Re: [Eug-lug] Where to get a cheap laptop to run ubuntu on....

NextStep is really pushing Ubuntu - we are having great success with builds and placements. We have both laptops and desktops. Really great prices. 30 day guaranty. We would love it if more folks bought the the Linux boxes. We also have a ton of laptops for parts machines in the Eugene ReUse store

Re: [Eug-lug] laptop fan repair

Warranty or not? Lenovo parts can be expensive. And can take considerable time to get the appropriate replacement. You could be looking at two weeks just to get the stupid part. We could certainly do it and/or order the part. Canned air can make the problem worse if you don't disassemble. Often

Re: [Eug-lug] laptop fan repair

Try 18th & Chambers shop? Name escaping me. Kaplan sent from my android! On Jun 29, 2010 2:20 PM, "Hal Pomeranz" wrote: Is there any place in town that will do fan replacement on a Lenovo Thinkpad? The noise is driving me nuts, but I don't want to be without the laptop for the amount of time

Re: [Eug-lug] Where to get a cheap laptop to run ubuntu on....

On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 2:28 PM, Mike Cherba wrote: You might also check every now and then on Craigslist-Eugene in the computer section. . There are two in today's listings for $100 or less. Beware of newer machines selling in that price range, especially if t

Re: [Eug-lug] laptop fan repair

Have you already done the canned air thing? Andrew Jackman (mobile) 541-513-6068 On Jun 29, 2010 2:20 PM, "Hal Pomeranz" wrote: Is there any place in town that will do fan replacement on a Lenovo Thinkpad? The noise is driving me nuts, but I don't want to be without the laptop for the amount o

Re: [Eug-lug] Where to get a cheap laptop to run ubuntu on....

Sean, You might call NextStep Computer recycling ( http://www.nextsteprecycling.org ) they often have inexpensive machines in their thrift store. -Mike On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 2:25 PM, Sean Parson wrote: > Does anyone know of a way to get a really cheap laptop in town. My

Re: [Eug-lug] laptop fan repair

You might try ComputerBase. You can still use it while we are waiting for the fan to arrive. Bob Crandell Assured Computing, Inc. http://www.assuredcomp.com/ 541-868-0331 ComputerBase http://www.computerbaseusa.com/ 541-349-0404 >>> Hal Pomeranz 6/29/2010 02:19 PM >>> Is there any place in

[Eug-lug] Where to get a cheap laptop to run ubuntu on....

Does anyone know of a way to get a really cheap laptop in town. My friend is looking for a cheap laptop (less than 100 is ideal) that can search the web, play dvds and listen to music. It does not have to be good or fancy and can be old. I was going to get it for them as a gift, install ubuntu a

[Eug-lug] laptop fan repair

Is there any place in town that will do fan replacement on a Lenovo Thinkpad? The noise is driving me nuts, but I don't want to be without the laptop for the amount of time it would take me to ship it back to Lenovo for depot repair. --Hal ___ EUGLUG ma