On Wed, Nov 06, 2002 at 02:15:55AM -0800, Daevid Vincent wrote: > I'm finally willing and able to take the plunge and get a nice > notebook/laptop computer to dual boot (RH) Linux and Windows. The > problem is of course, which one to purchase. I'm willing to spend up to > $2000 or so, but there is no resource to tell me which one will be the > least troublesome.
If you buy from a local retailer where you can try before you buy (or you know someone with a model you are considering) you might test for ~general~ Linux compatibility by booting off the Knoppix CD (knoppix.org). It isn't Red Hat, but it can still be a good indication of Linux compatibility. Knoppix is a Debian-based, complete Linux distribution that boots off a CD and runs from there. Or, with recent versions, it can be installed on a hard disk--but that is still kinda beta. It won't predict 100% how well Red Hat will handle the hardware, but it will give you a good estimation. (Knoppix actually seems to me to be a bit better at making hardware work.) A general recommendation: buy a light and little notebook. The difference between a 7 pound laptop and a 3 pound notebook is enormous. The big one needs to be left in one place unless there is a good reason to move it, whereas the little one can be brought with you on speculation that you might need your computer. Go little. -kb, the Kent who thinks Red Hat should create a Knoppix-like CD. -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@;redhat.com?subject=unsubscribe https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
