On Fri, Sep 12, 2003 at 01:12:47AM -0700, Jon wrote: > I'm looking to buy a laptop that can easily be set up to run debian > linux. I do not need a high end graphics card, nor is there a real > need for a big screen. Being light weight is not a primary factor, > whereas rugged reliability would be. Can anyone suggest particular > brands and models that fit this description? Top priority is that > debian linux can be easily installed on the machine, while the other > requirements are less important.
I am on my 3rd IBM Thinkpad and ALL of them ran Debian perfectly. There is a huge range of Thinkpads so you will easily find one that fits your requirements. First was a Thinkpad 390e, second was a Thinkpad A21e, and now I am on a very nice and powerful Thinkpad A31. If you are brave, you can get one off Ebay for a reasonable price. I usually buy brand new from PCMall.com. (hate paying the Microsoft tax though...ugh!) This page has been a great help to me: http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/ibm.html Good luck with your purchase. Andy -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
