[NTLUG:Discuss] A Laptop

[kbrannen@gte.net]

Allen Flick wrote:

> A considering getting a Laptop & putting Linux on it.  I need to know
> which brand will work with Linux in regards to the video, NIC, modem,
> etc. etc. etc.


I've used Dell 7500's at work that have done very well.  Video seems to need 
to be 1280x1024, though depth can be 8, 16, or 24.  We use the 3Com PCMCIA 
cards, and the Lucent WaveLAN wireless cards without problems.  We don't use 
modems.  I've installed SuSE 7.[012] and RH 7.1 on them without any major 
trouble.  Other than the video thing mentioned above, the only other "issue" 
I've had with them is that upon resuming after a suspend, the sound doesn't 
seem to work anymore; but I suspect that if I just reloaded the sound modules, 
it probably would.

Be sure to see the "Linux on Laptops" page.  It's been moved to 
http://www.linux-laptop.net/

HTH,
Kevin