LoL(Linux on Laptop)

[Bob Cober]

I had been using a Compaq Presario laptop and RH 7 for a year without any
problems.

I recently got a Dell Inspiron 8000.  The great thing about it is that is it
has an Nvidia Geforce Go video card in it.  This is the new laptop 3d
chipset.  If you are into anything 3d (games, cad, etc)  then you have to
get this.  Anyway, I've been running RH 7 and 7.1 on it without problem.
Both install without incident.  Video, network, keyboard works - Even the
burner works without modification.  You need to download and install the
nvidia drivbers for accelerated support.  In fact, I think you used to be
able to order the laptop with Linux pre-installed, but Dell stopped doing
that recently.  I highly recommend this laptop.  I believe the base price is
around $2400.

Also, I have been using a Linksys Cable/DSL Router with wireless access, and
got a wireless card for the laptop.  I got the drivers from the linux wlan
project and they work great.  Now it's possible to download and surf at
highspeed from the patio. ;)

Good luck...
Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: bob smith <sekretskwerl@yahoo.com>
To: <plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us>
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 2:43 PM
Subject: LoL(Linux on Laptop)


> I've been thinking about purchasing a laptop. I was
> curious about the experiences that some of you have
> had using Linux on a laptop? Also anybody know if I
> can pick up a 1GHz PIII3M notebook for under $2000?
> Any recommendations?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
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