[CALUG] Linux Laptops

[Bernard Karmilowicz]

Hi Ben:

> Does anyone know any reliable places to check laptop compatability 
> with Linux?

Yes.

     http://tuxmobil.org/laptop_manufacturer.html
     http://www.linux.org/hardware/laptop.html



> I'll probably pick up an older full sized model and honestly my 
> experience with Linux on laptops in the past has been less than 
> productive what with lack of drivers in some cases.

Older is better since it allows the folks who are writing Linux device 
drivers time to create/modify drivers for new hardware. In general; You 
have a better chance of full driver support putting Linux on older 
computers laptops foremost, but desktops as well.


Sincerely,

- Bernie

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