Cheap Laptops. Was: [plug] linux on ibook

Kai Jones kai.jones at broome.wa.gov.au
Thu Aug 28 13:18:11 WST 2003


While we're talking about Laptops, what's the general thoughts between IBM,
Dell and Toshiba laptops with Linux ?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Garry [mailto:garbuck at westnet.com.au]
> Sent: Thursday, 28 August 2003 1:12 PM
> To: plug at plug.linux.org.au
> Subject: Re: Cheap Laptops. Was: [plug] linux on ibook
>
>
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> I've got an aged Toshiba 300CDS running Debian. No drama, but
> I haven't
> bothered chasing the sound though. Runs wireless stuff, tightvncviwer
> and the usual stuff without problems..
>
> I'd also suggest booting on a Knoppix CD to see what works before you
> buy. My Debian came via Knoppix..  8^)==
>
> HTH
>
> Garry
>
>
>
>  Thanks Daniel, that's good to know.  Anyone had any experience with
> > linux on a Toshiba Satelite? A10 in particular? I think I'm about to
> > buy one...
> >
> > Tim Bowden
> >



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