K.S. Bhaskar on 26 Jan 2009 07:52:46 -0800


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Re: [PLUG] Linux Laptop recommendation


Linux laptops were discussed a couple of years ago, and I explained
there why I would (could) not buy a Dell Linux laptop.  Check the
archives.

I have had good success with laptops from System 76 (system76.com),
having bought 4 over the years at work and at home.  They come with
Ubuntu pre-loaded and have responsive support.  I would buy from them
again.

-- Bhaskar

On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 10:35 AM, jeff <jeffv@op.net> wrote:
> Russ Wenner wrote:
>> I am looking for recommendations for a laptop computer running Linux
>> for some heavy lifting (running VM's, etc).  I would like a laptop
>> were everything works out-of-the-box
>
> Would you like it delivered by Santa or the Easter Bunny?  :)
>
> Dell sells a few laptops w/Ubuntu preloaded, meaning it's also supported
> and things work.
>
> Having said that, I haven't tried any of them.  Only the consumer lines
> come with Ubuntu and I am using a few of their commercial jobbies.  But
> I put Ubuntu on them and they all work so I know they can.
>
> STAY AWAY from smaller than normal laptops.  As cheap as laptops are,
> these are cheaper.  You probably already know this but get lots of RAM.
>
> Good luck.
>
>
>
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