[ale] Linux & a Laptop

[Joseph A Knapka]

Jim Philips wrote:
> 
> Linux users always seem to report problems with the BIOS in Compaqs.

Although I have a Compaq Armada 1500 that works wonderfully
under Slack 8. The only thing that doesn't work is the
LoseModem. Cardbus "just works" and everything. I paid
right around $400 for it on eBay.

Cheers,

-- Joe
 
> On Friday 19 April 2002 09:42 pm, H. Bieber wrote:
> > I am looking around to purchase an old laptop and load Linux on it. Is
> > there any laptop that I should definately stay away from with Linux? Maybe
> > one that has alot of oddball drivers or something. Thanks for any info
> >
> > Harold
> >
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