[plug] [Semi-OT] Laptops

[Kev]

Alex Polglaze wrote:
>
>>
>> The first question for me will be:   Will linux install and run on it 
>> making it possible to use the laptops hardware features - in my case, 
>> can i run Mandriva or Kubuntu ? .......
>>   
> FWIW, I have been running Mandrake on an NEC laptop for quite a few 
> years, Never had a problem. it just keeps on working.
>
> I use it for demoing software and is particularly helpful when is no 
> or dodgy Internet available. (Thanks to Leon Brooks)
>
>
> Alex
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I have an IBM ThinkPad R32.  Everything (that means everything) 
including the "ThinkPad" button works perfectly.  I believe other TPs 
are just as good.

Kev

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