Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-30 Thread Malcolm Cadman
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Wolfgang Lenerz [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Hi Malcolm, How exactly did you get Linux to co-exist with Windows XP ? No rocket science there. I reduced the space needed for XP on the disk (it came configured with 2 partitions + 1 hidden one, with recovbery files on

Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-30 Thread Malcolm Cadman
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Stephen [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Hi Stephen, Are you using another portable machine now ? You are right about the external hard drives, which have become both large in data size and relatively low in price. Which one are using ? Tony Firshman wrote: Malcolm

Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-30 Thread Malcolm Cadman
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tony Firshman [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Malcolm Cadman wrote: A lot of people are moving to having a portable computer as their only computer, and abandoning the desktop versions. Just for the convenience of use and not really occupying any desktop space, as

Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences

2008-01-30 Thread Stephen
The hard-drive is a Maxtor One-touch III Mini 160Gb. Not using another portable yet, but relying on the desktop I bought for the kids last year. I'd like to buy one I can dual boot with Linux but the problem there is about establishing wireless compatibility. I'll have to hurry, I guess, as