Hi. On Fri, 29 May 2015 23:37:19 -0400 Doug <dmcgarr...@optonline.net> wrote:
> > > On 05/29/2015 10:38 PM, Robert Crawford wrote: > > > > On May 29, 2015 7:04 PM, "John Aten" <welcome.to.eye.o.r...@gmail.com > > <mailto:welcome.to.eye.o.r...@gmail.com>> wrote: > > > > > > Hey all, > > > I would like to see if anyone could give some advice or opinions on > > getting an inexpensive laptop to run Debian. I plan to use the machine for > > lighter duty functions; writing, web browsing, programming, etc. Basically, > > I am looking for something with a little more muscle than a Chromebook. > > Most laptops that I have seen that come with Debian or other distros > > preinstalled seem to be more expensive than I would like, so that of course > > leaves me installing it myself. I have researched this, and can never seem > > to find solid information on the laptops that are currently available; the > > information is usually a little dated. > > > I have some experience setting up Debian and other distros, but if there > > are problems with hardware configuration, I get out into the deep end fast. > > I would like to avoid any problems that are beyond the reach of my very > > modest skills. > > > I see that Dell offers the Inspiron 14 or 15 3000 series non-touch > > laptop with Ubuntu preinstalled; this model is around the price/spec range > > that I would like. I figure, if it runs Ubuntu, then this is possibly a > > good indication that I could install Debian; I was wondering first, if that > > is a good assumption, and also if anyone has had any experience with > > installing Debian on this particular model. (I have an older Inspiron, on > > which I have had good luck installing several different distros, including > > Debian, but I don't know that this really indicates anything either.) > > Second, aside from this particular model, if anyone has recommendations on > > any other laptops in that price/spec range? > > > I'd appreciate any help and opinions. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > J > > > > John, > > > > I just bought a Dell Latitude D810, I installed 80gb ide hard drive. It > > came with 512mb ram. I've install a 512 module until my other ram comes in. > > I 2gb ordered (total 768mb). I installed Xubuntu 14.04.1 on it. It has a > > single core CPU. Ethernet and WiFi works. I got everything from EBay. This > > was a low cost laptop. I'm very happy with it. > > > > If you want dual core & sata hd, look for a latitude D820-D830 series. > > > > Robert > > > > I > > > If you buy a Dell with Windows 7 installed on it, you'd better try and use > Windows to shrink the partition and make room for Linux. … You just by an extra 3.5'' form-factor disk and replace the stock one. Next you install Debian at the new disk, and keep the old one in case you need your notebook repaired. Which measure: a) Saves you the trouble of running Windows and re-partitioning the drive. b) Ensures that those sneaky repair guys would not be able to do highly questionable stuff which includes, but not limited to: - Copying your data. - Completely destroying your custom partitioning *and* your Debian installation by re-installing aforementioned Windows. It's impossible to dual-boot this way, of course. Reco -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/20150530103135.d1a07a3f6b11256b27ade...@gmail.com
