On Mon, Feb 03, 2003 at 11:53:35PM +0200, Shachar Shemesh wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm looking to buy a laptop that supports Linux. I'm not so picky about
> the bundled Windows XP problem, as I'm going to need a MS O$ on it
> anyways, but it absoloutly has to come with the OS's CD's.
Does by that you mean that you won't buy a machine for which MS CD
will not be given to you? If so, and if I remember correctly, someone on
this list post some years ago that you have the right to get a CD from
MS in these circumstances (buying a machine with MS OS installed and not
given the CD) for $10 or less. I haven't tried that myself.
> A friend
> bought a Compaq not long ago, which, funnily enough, satisfied the Linux
> criteria (including the Modem) but not the CD criteria.
>
> If you have positive experience, please let me know. I'm looking for
> something mid-low end (read - cheap).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shachar
As for the recommendations for IBM laptops, didn't Ira complained a
short while ago that they cease supporting Linux for the video cards on
some of their laptops?
As for avoiding no names brands because afterwards you might have to
crawl for support and get out empty handed, asking the vendor in advance
for URL and as much documentation as possible might be beneficial; after
all before the purchase it is the seller who usually tries to satisfy you
as much as he can. In addition, there is some logic in the argument that
no name brands will try harder to be as much standardized as possible
and that this is cheaper for them too. But don't blame me if the no name
brand will turn out expensive then the name one.
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