From: "samuel desseaux" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > I can only speak for Dell and may say that Debian runs fine. You won't > > be able to use any builtin modems. In general though, I would > > recommend not buying the Inspiron but the Latitude. It may be more > > expensive at first sight, but it's definitely more sturdy and will > > make you happier longer. And so not forget the three years of > > warranty!!! > > ** Thank you for your suggestion! > Concerning builtin modem, i know and that's not a problem. what is important > for me is to having a network card.
It's not entirely true either. Some Dell's have non-linmodems, but my i2500 has the Lucent on-board modem which works perfectly. -- derek
