Re: Linux on a Laptop
  By: MIKE POWELL to ALL on Mon Mar 20 2006 18:37:00

 > I am considering purchasing a new laptop, for travel, and wanted to know how
 > easy/difficult it was to install linux on one.
 > 
 > Specifically, I have found pretty decent deals on used laptops from Compaq
 > (EVO N610C), HP (NC6000), and Dell (Latitude D600).  Does anyone have
 > experience in getting linux to run on one of these?  Are there any brands
 > of laptop that I should particularly avoid?
 > 
 > Also, are there any distros that are specifically tailored for installation
 > on a laptop?  Are there any based on Debian, which I am most familiar/
 > comfortable with?
 > 
 > Any other tips regarding laptops would be appreciated.  Thanks!
 > 
 > Mike

I have been quite successful with Dell Inspiron 8200, D610 and C610 laptops.
I use Gentoo for all of them.  It does take some effort, but they work well.

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Coriolanus

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