The first machine I tried Puppy on was Toshiba 2060CDS laptop...................WOW
 
That was my first re-action, but even later if I reversed that, it would
still be the same.
 
Thanks for the tip.
 
KevinJ.


----- Original Message ----
From: rallee2{at}comcast.net
To: os2hardware{at}yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 7, 2006 8:13:25 PM
Subject: Re: [OS2HW] OT - Laptop selection


Hi
  I labelled this "OT" because I am going to suggest something of
a minor heresy here.  If you have an older laptop you really ought to try
"puppy linux" which is really quite amazingly fast even on old
440BX chipset lappies.  Fortunately you can try it before you install it by
installing an iso onto either a CD or a USB thumbdrive (assuming your
PC/Lappy is new enough bios-wise to boot from a USB drive) since the full
version iso is only around 68MB.  It also has considerable support on
blogs, websites, wiki, and forums.  Possibly something like this might
assist you in deciding for example to go with the higher quality but older
technology of a refurbbed IBM and save some cash w/o taking a performance
hit.
Jimmy
-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Ed Durrant 
> inkleput{at}isp.com wrote:
> > I see used ThinkPad T-41s with warranty remaining for close to $600.
> > 
> > I see TV ads for new wide screen Dells for a little over $600.
> > 
> > What are the caveats here?
> > 
> > Jim L, via eCS 1.2r version of OS/2
>  From an OS/2 or eCS point of view - the IBM Thinkpad T41 will run OS/2 
> or eCS - only the built in modem will not work. The Dell may or may not 
> work with OS/2.
> 
> Physical quality of construction, normally the IBM product will use 
> better quality and often lighter components than the cheaper makes.
> 
> If the secondhand Thinkpad has actually been refurbished by IBM, it will 
> be like new, but it will be two to three year old technology.
> 
> It depends what you want to use the machine for - if it is to run OS/2 
> or eCS, I'd chose the used IBM over the new Dell. If you go with the 
> secondhand IBM T series thinkpad, see if you can get one that is at 
> least prepared for wireless - ie has the aerials installed and has a 
> Mini-PCI slot for a wireless card. You can buy an Intel 2200BG (54Mb/s) 
> WiFi card on eBAY pretty cheaply (around AUS$30) at the moment.
> 
> If you prefer to go for the new Dell, then check it's components out for 
> OS/2 compatibility ay http://www.os2warp.be
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers/2
> 
> Ed.





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