[clug] Linux Laptop?

[Karun Dambiec]

I would recommend a MacBook :-)
You can run linux on it with bootcamp.
On 26/02/2008, at 9:06 PM, David Adams wrote:

> Hey guys,
>
> My laptop got jacked today. Bottom line: I was looking for a new  
> laptop with a fair amount of grunt and good Linux support. As I  
> don't have internet access without my laptop I can't shop around  
> myself. I'd like to purchase it locally as I need it quickly to get  
> on the net...
>
> Obviously, good "out of the box" Linux support in Hardy/Gutsy for  
> all the hardware (including Wireless, widescreen, DVD burner etc) is  
> a must. Buying one which DOESN'T come preloaded with Windows will  
> obviously be really, really good.
>
> I'd rather not have one that has lots of unnecessary features such  
> as fingerprint readers, especially as they simply weigh more, cost  
> more and cause hardware conflicts.
>
> Hardware I'd like:
>
> - Large, widescreen screen. Without net I can't get exact  
> dimensions- but yeah. Big is good.
> - Dual core processor.
> - About 1.5gig of ram, give or take 500mb.
> - Robust and sturdy.
> - DVD burner would be nice, but not essential.
> - A couple of USB ports.
> - Decent, easy-to-type-on keyboard.
> - No unnecessary features (floppy drives, fingerprint readers,  
> cardreaders etc).
> - Not preloaded with Windows, but I realize this is... impossible  
> pretty much.
>
> My budget is about $1,000 (cool!!)->$1,500 (acceptable)->$2,000 (...  
> reeeally? :'( ).
>
> Anyone have anything they can recommend? Again, I'd like to buy it  
> locally if I can.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dave.
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