Re: Prospects for finding Linux compatible Laptops?

[Mike Connor <mikec@silug.org>]

www.linux-laptop.net has comprensive lists of brands and models with what 
someone had to do get each to work.  Some will will give patches to get 
various things to work.  Last I looked (a year ago), it looked like 
Toshibas were easier.  Dells can vary widely.

On Sat, 31 Jan 2004, Jonathan wrote:

> Is there any hope that certain Laptops will become more Linux friendly
> in the future? Doc Savage has told me (IIRC) that IBM does not really
> care that it's thinkpads work with Linux. That older ones do is perhaps
> serendipitous. I understand that Lindows will begin selling Linux
> laptops. Also WalMart now offers OS-less Laptops from Microtel. These
> are Transmeta Crusoe notebooks.
>  When I say Linux compatible I mean that everything works. Modem, built
> in 802.11, PCMCIA bus and video card. 
> 
> 


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