I use an lenovo ideapad s 10-2 but wifi is a bitch to setup on some distros due to the broadcom bluetooth/wifi hybrid and i have a spare mini pci-3 dlot available on this mighty netbook (yeah its a small 10incher that pack a punch)
Best regards, Warren Camilleri Founding Father of OSSMalta --- Sent from my android On Apr 3, 2012 10:01 AM, "Keith Vassallo" <[email protected]> wrote: > Guys how about a Thinkpad laptop? They're not the cheapest but they do > have great Linux support. > > I've also tried Linux on one of the cheaper Lenovo laptops and it works > great (standby and everything). > > K > > On 03 Apr 2012, at 09:53, Raphael Borg Ellul Vincenti wrote: > > This is also done as some companies have volume licensing agreements with > Microsoft. > > I like Effie's approach. I hope so too that he is still working there. If > so, ask him if we can put something on our website with regards to details > on how to get one? I am sure they would be glad with the advertisment. What > do you guys think ? > > On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 9:31 AM, Ramon Casha <[email protected]>wrote: > >> In part due to the many varieties of Linux that exist, many manufacturers >> are offering the option of either no OS, or else some version of DOS. >> >> >> Ramon Casha >> >> >> >> On 3 April 2012 09:29, Effie Ciantar @ GMail <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> I fully agree with Warren's more extensive list of caveats. >>> >>> Also, I would like to clarify a couple of things: >>> >>> The DELL laptop I bought did not come with a pre-installed Linux - it >>> had no OS at all. >>> >>> As for using the live CD, I made it clear to the shop assistant that I >>> was going to buy it on the spot, and for cash, if it worked, but would >>> not buy it, nor would I buy anything else, if I did not test it or if it >>> did not work. >>> >>> As for the WiFi, I asked the gentleman to log on to their own WiFi >>> himself (while I looked away :) and to show me the Google Homepage, >>> which he did. >>> >>> Following that, I immediately made my purchase in cash, so that I made >>> it worth his while for that sale and for possible future similar ones. >>> >>> I hope he still works there! >>> >>> Effie >>> >>> >>> On Tue, 2012-04-03 at 06:31 +0200, Daniel wrote: >>> > thanks to your feedback. >>> > >>> > >>> > > Good evening Fellow Penguins, >>> > > >>> > > I would like to start off that i agree with Effie on most points, >>> > > how ever if your friend has certain peripherals to be connected they >>> > > ought to be considered when making the switch. >>> > > >>> > > I admit i am not a 100% linux user now i am more of a 45% user of >>> linux, >>> > > Linux has come a long way and still has a long road ahead and this >>> is what >>> > > i take into consideration when recommending linux. >>> > > >>> > > 1. What level of computer knowledge do they have >>> > > 2. Have they ever used Linux in the past or are able to adapt to >>> "change" >>> > > 3. what will s/he will be using i for >>> > > 4. Are there any Specific requirements (this may be from software to >>> hardware) >>> > > 5. will it be connected to a network and able to be given >>> support(Daniel you should know about MCA & MITA's intolerance to no control >>> on OSS) >>> > > 6. what is his estimated Budget and how long those he want it to >>> serve him >>> > > >>> > > these are a few questions that can help in 1. purchasing a new >>> system, 2. what OS/Software will be needed and 3. (most important) >>> Availability of Support when something mysteriously F***s up >>> > > >>> > > Also if i am not mistaken Dell Stopped Selling the "ubuntu 10.10 or >>> 10.04" laptop as only 20 units where sold locally (got my own contacts), >>> and if he is looking for a cost reduced system it is best to by it with out >>> an OS saves a minimum of €100 off the price. >>> > > >>> > > Also effie i am surprised that they even let you user "thier" wifi >>> let alone run a liveCD... >>> > > >>> > > I also have some traders that import from mainland Europe and are >>> able to provide me with discounted laptops with no OS should there be a >>> need. >>> > > >>> > > Hope i have helped in some small way and not scared him away as most >>> people aren't ready for Change let alone committing to it. >>> > > >>> > > Peace, >>> > > Warren Camilleri >>> > > >>> > > p.s i found Mint LXDE quite handy for old systems, unity is favered >>> by my little brother who i kinda forced into using... >>> > > >>> > > And i am still looking for a replacement to "Twieqi" in regards to >>> gaming and Graphic design :S hence my usage of "Twieqi" as for general >>> usage i still consider these distros Ubuntu, OpenSuse, and still need to >>> test Mints Gnome as i am a somewhat simple user (mac like user). >>> > > >>> > > ----- Original Message ----- >>> > > > From: "Effie Ciantar @ GMail" <[email protected]> >>> > > > To: "Malta Linux User Group - general list" < >>> [email protected]> >>> > > > Sent: Monday, April 2, 2012 10:45:30 PM >>> > > > Subject: Re: [LINUX.ORG.MT] Open source Operating system in a >>> laptop >>> > > > >>> > > > Dear Daniel, >>> > > > >>> > > > Last October, I tried to buy a Linux based laptop and had >>> > > > considerable >>> > > > difficult in finding one without windows pre-installed. >>> > > > >>> > > > Eventually, I found that DELL (next door to SCAN in Marsa) had one >>> > > > which >>> > > > they offered with Windows or without an operating system. >>> > > > >>> > > > So I took along with me a live Ubuntu distribution so that I could >>> > > > check >>> > > > that all the hardware was recognised and after I convinced them >>> that >>> > > > the >>> > > > hard disk would not be touched, they allowed me to boot from it and >>> > > > it >>> > > > was OK (they even allowed me to log on into their WiFi to check >>> it!). >>> > > > >>> > > > So I bought this DELL laptop and have had no problems with it. My >>> > > > only >>> > > > grudge is that it does not have F keys - instead, the function of F >>> > > > keys >>> > > > is obtained by pressing the function key [Fn] along with the >>> top-row >>> > > > numeric keys. Of course, certain short-cuts (like Alt-F4 to close >>> a >>> > > > window) with is very quick and easy with a single hand, becomes >>> > > > fiddly >>> > > > as you have to use both hands to press the function key and Alt 4. >>> > > > Nevertheless, I have saved a nice sum for not buying windows and it >>> > > > is >>> > > > serving me well. >>> > > > >>> > > > But before rushing into buying such a laptop, it is worth >>> considering >>> > > > what printer he has. As you know, not all printers support Linux >>> > > > equally well. >>> > > > >>> > > > Also worth considering is what distro to go for - I would suggest >>> > > > something easy and attractive like Kubuntu, Mint or Knoppix. >>> > > > >>> > > > But most important of all, if he has never used Linux before, >>> perhaps >>> > > > he >>> > > > ought to consider a Windows lap-top and dual booting it into Linux. >>> > > > That way, he will always have a fall-back position if he finds a >>> > > > problem >>> > > > until he gets accustomed to Linux. >>> > > > >>> > > > That's my penny's worth :) >>> > > > >>> > > > Effie. >>> > > > >>> > > > On Mon, 2012-04-02 at 19:41 +0200, Daniel wrote: >>> > > > > This evening I was talking to a teacher who is a friend of mine >>> and >>> > > > > who is interested in buying a new laptop for himself. I told him >>> > > > > that >>> > > > > he should consider buying an open source one and he seems highly >>> > > > > interested even because of the values behind the OS. Would you >>> have >>> > > > > any suggestions on what best to look for and if possible cheaper >>> > > > > prices as well? >>> > > > > Daniel >>> > > > > >>> > > > > -- >>> > > > > >>> > > > > _______________________________________________ >>> > > > > MLUG-list mailing list >>> > > > > [email protected] >>> > > > > http://linux.org.mt/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mlug-list >>> > > > _______________________________________________ >>> > > > MLUG-list mailing list >>> > > > [email protected] >>> > > > http://linux.org.mt/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mlug-list >>> > > > >>> > > _______________________________________________ >>> > > MLUG-list mailing list >>> > > [email protected] >>> > > http://linux.org.mt/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mlug-list >>> > > >>> > > >>> > >>> > -- >>> > >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > MLUG-list mailing list >>> > [email protected] >>> > http://linux.org.mt/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mlug-list >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> MLUG-list mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://linux.org.mt/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mlug-list >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> MLUG-list mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://linux.org.mt/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mlug-list >> >> > _______________________________________________ > MLUG-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://linux.org.mt/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mlug-list > > > > _______________________________________________ > MLUG-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://linux.org.mt/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mlug-list > >
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