RE: Precision 380 with kernel 2.6.8

I am trying to run a debian 2.6.8 kernel. The special applications are astronomy based, built in-house (but at this stage this shouldn't be an issue. Just to be able to install linux onto the machine would be great). I have tried now installing 2.6.8 and 2.6.12, but both are having problems wi

Precision 380 with kernel 2.6.8

Just wondering if anyone has had any success with running the Debian linux kernel on a Dell Precision 380? (or any other Dell Precision on the market, I have just purchased a Precision 380 and I am wondering whether I should have gone for a different model).