[ale] Good Linux-friendly laptop
Geoffrey Myers
lists at serioustechnology.com
Tue May 22 10:01:20 EDT 2012
On 05/21/2012 04:42 PM, Wolf Halton wrote:
>
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> On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 4:25 PM, Matthew <simontek at gmail.com
> <mailto:simontek at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> My work asus is good, no express cards though. My dell i7 is good too.
> Lenovo's have good support. Its actually harder to find a non-linux
> friendly laptop these days. Also there is a linux company that
> specializes in pc's in atl.
>
> On 5/21/12, Bob Toxen <transam at verysecurelinux.com
> <mailto:transam at verysecurelinux.com>> wrote:
> > What is a good Linux-friendly Laptop these days in the $300-940 range
> > available locally?
> >
> > I want something good; for me that means no HP (IMO).
> >
> > Want DVD burner, a fair amount of memory and reasonable speed.
> >
> > I need USB ports, WiFi would be nice but I have a
> Linux-compatibile WiFi
> > PCMCIA card.
> >
> > I'm looking to buy at MicroCenter tonight (big hurry, long story).
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
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> http://emperorlinux.com/
> however I have not seen them to be a low-price leader. I have had good
> luck with dells and lenovo and hp. Check the tigerdirect outlet up the
> road toward SC on I-85. Their prices for refurbished laptops are pretty
> good.
Wolf is right, Emperor is not the best $$, but I can vouch for their
expertise and support. I purchased a Sony from them, 2003, I believe.
Great support, and everything works out of the box. They also provide
their custom kernels as updates. I also worked with one of my clients
in getting a Linux laptop for them, and again, same experience.
--
Until later, Geoffrey
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