Looking for recommendations for Linux laptop

KevinO kevin at kevino.org
Tue Feb 13 22:34:44 MST 2007


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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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