Re: Best LAPTOP to buy for Linux?

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From: Skeeter
Date: Fri, 20 Feb 1998 00:00

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On Fri, 20 Feb 1998 19:43:31 +1100, Chris Bitmead <ChrisB@ThePla.net> wrote:
>I'm thinking of buying a laptop (fairly high end), on which I  want to
>run, amoungst other things, Linux.
>Which brand has the best hardware support by Linux?
>I guess that means the video display, sound, PCMCIA and what else to
>worry about???
>Good Linux support is my highest priority, and I want to get it right.

At this time, the Hitachi series seems to offer good compatibility and
value.  See www.hitachipc.com and the Linux on Laptops web page.  The
Winbook XL 233 has a supported C&T graphics chipset; but I've read that the
266 has a Neomagic, which you should definitely avoid; don't get a modem
from Winbook either, they sell WinModems.  Most Toshibas seem to be
supported, and they have a broad user base.

Since you can't usually get useful info on the PCMCIA controller or the
modem from the vendor, you should search dejanews once you have a particular
model in mind.  Graphics chipset is a good first filter for your search.

Good luck,

Drew  dg20@cornell.edu

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Subject: Re: Best LAPTOP to buy for Linux?
Date: 1998/02/20
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