On September 3, 2005 04:58, James Brown wrote: > All, > > I 'm fairly new to Linux (used Sarge for ~6months) and the time has come > for me to buy a laptop. I will be living in continental Europe > (Frankfurt, Milan, Paris) for 2 years (on business) so I need a decent > spec since it will be my only machine at home. > > My requirements are: > * Can run Debian > * Pentium M Processor (For battery life/performance) > * Large screen (17") > * Large harddisk (>80Gb) > * Reasonably high performance graphics card > > The only laptop that I can find which fits the requirements is the Sony > Vaio VGN-A417S: > http://www.johnlewis.com/Computing/Computers/Computers/Laptops/230213429/Product.aspx > > However, I can't find any evidence that a VGN-A417S is going to be easy > to install Debian on! > > I have seen posts claiming "Sony make the least Linux-friendly" laptops > and others where people couldn't get the install CD to recognise the > harddisk in a similar Vaio model. > > Can anyone comment on this more specifically please? Or alternatively, > is there an alternative to the Vaio VGN-A417S which would meet my > requirements and work with Debian? > > As always, any comments are gratefully received. > > Thanks in advance, > > James.
I'll dispute the claim that "Sony make the least Linux-friendly laptops." I own a Sony vaio s360 and it works great. In fact, almost everything worked right out of the box. However, it doesn't meet your 17" screen criterion. Luca -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
