my t61 was a dream to work with, currently running a temp t500 until i get my new t520 and they all work perfectly with linux
thinkpad ftw On 3 April 2012 12:19, Warren Camilleri <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 >> >> > _______________________________________________ > MLUG-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://linux.org.mt/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mlug-list > >
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