dude wrote: > > Maybe you can answer this > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 10:59:10 -0700 > From: Jaime Bemaras <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: debian-laptop@lists.debian.org > Subject: Please recommend a machine > Resent-From: debian-laptop@lists.debian.org > > Hello list, > > Evidently my last posting didn't make it to the list. I appologize if I end > up double-posting. > > I am looking to acquire a laptop. I will need a dual boot system because my > university only supports MS software (don't get me started). > > Here's my whishlist: > > - AMD processor preferred. > - Touchpad preferred (I hate eraser-style mice) > - Active Matrix with 1024x768 or better resolution > - Room for a lot of RAM > - DVD (DVD/CD-RW combo?) (even if swappable) > - A big HD > - Obviously, Debian supported hw (sound, modem, etc.) > > Any suggestions? I understand that this is a very open question. > > If you find it easier to answer which machine(s) stay away from by all means, > please do so. > > Same for manufacturers; if I should avoid a particular one like the plage, > please speak up. Also, if you know of one that's Linux-certified or even > Linux-supportive, please make me (us all) aware. > > Your information is more valuable than you initially think. Thank you very > much in advance for your time and advice. > > Jaime. >
You should at least have a look on this adress: http://www.linux-laptop.net/new.html They list a lot of laptops, maybe you find what you need there. hth joerg -- Did you know that if you play a Windows 2000 cd backwards, you will hear the voice of Satan? That's nothing! If you play it forward, it'll install Windows 2000.
