Re: Looking for recommendations for Linux laptop

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Author: KevinO
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Subject: Re: Looking for recommendations for Linux laptop
Lee Reynolds wrote:
> I have a faculty member here who is looking for a laptop to run Linux.
> Unfortunately I'm not the best person to make a recommendation on what
> to buy since I don't run Linux on any laptops. I have set it up before
> for our customers and even got things like sound, full X support, and
> wireless working (sometimes). What I lack is the ability to say "buy
> this" and be confident that my recommendation will have minimal problems.
>
> Here is her description of what she wants: "I am looking for a minimal
> laptop. The purpose of the purchase is to have a machine that I can
> take into class and demonstrate LINUX commands, utilities, etc as well
> as development of C and C++ programs. Quite honestly, I would like to
> spend as little as possible."
>
> It should be able to connect to our wireless network and be fairly
> capable, but other than that there are not any special considerations.
>
> If anyone has any recommendations I'd appreciate it.
>
> Thanks,

I'd suggest that she go talk to the guys over at RedSeven.

http://www.redsevenlinux.com/

602.296.1200

This should be right up their alley.

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KevinO
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