Hi Katherine, The folloiwing web site may be helpful: http://mcelrath.org/laptops.html.
Robin On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 12:34 AM, TekBudda <tekbu...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Katherine, > > Most of the folks have already given you some of the tips I would have, so I > won't repeat them. > > Typically...Linux netbooks are harder to find nowadays if not impossible. > At least in brick & mortar stores. Online may be your only option or you > may need to settle for one with Windows on it. That being said, you could > always load Linux on it either as a dual-boot or over the Windows install. > > This may be a reach but Dell may still carry netbooks pre-loaded with Linux. > It will be Ubuntu, but you could install almost anything on there if you > like. > > If you needs are very light, you may be able to find a used one that someone > would be willing to sell. > > Good luck in your search & let us know how you fair. > > TekBudda > > >> I want to buy a netbook (preferable one from the ASUS eee pc line) with >> Linux on it. I've had one before, so I know that it does exist. However, >> whenever I go into a shop and ask for it, the salespeople just stare at me >> and point to windows-version. Does anyone know where I can get one with >> Linux on it? I live near Calgary, so that would be the best place for me to >> go looking for one. Internetshops would also be okay. >> >> Any tips and ideas are greatly appreciated. > > _______________________________________________ > clug-talk mailing list > clug-talk@clug.ca > http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca > Mailing List Guidelines (http://clug.ca/ml_guidelines.php) > **Please remove these lines when replying > _______________________________________________ clug-talk mailing list clug-talk@clug.ca http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca Mailing List Guidelines (http://clug.ca/ml_guidelines.php) **Please remove these lines when replying
