[plug] Linux laptops - yeah, they've been done before, but ....

[Richard Meyer]

On Fri, 2005-08-05 at 19:38 +0200, Hennie Strydom wrote:

> I do not know the model, but did find the following review:
> http://www.linuxelo.com/node/9358
> which states, amongst lots of other things:
> "For those interested in Linux on the Z33a, I installed Ubuntu Linux
> 5.04 and everything worked except for the wireless. This is a known
> issue with the Intel 2200 wireless card and there is a How-To available.
> I haven't gone through the How-To yet to get the wireless working."
> 
> This might be a very different model than the Z33A-C, can't say, but
> there is at least hope.  However, before you rush off and buy Asus in
> order to run Linux, read:
> http://www.mozillaquest.com/Linux04/Asus_Sucks_Story-01.html
> This is just over a year ago.  I do not know if their attitude towards
> Linux improved, but if not you may be in for some trouble given
> that most notebooks are quite proprietary.
> 
> 
> Regards
>   Hennie
Thanks for the links, Hennie, but after Alex's rant, I think I'll be
spending my money elsewhere. I dunno how he kept his temper with the
Asus creatures - maybe an IBM - but they're Lenovo now anyway - maybe go
to Harvey N and see what they offer ito warranties.
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