[Cialug] laptop suggestions

kristau kristau at gmail.com
Thu Oct 4 07:00:51 CDT 2012


Consider going with a company that sells systems with Linux pre-installed.
A quick search turned up the following article:
http://www.techdrivein.com/2010/09/7-providers-of-pre-installed-linux.html?m=1

You may not save money, but you will be sure to avoid hardware that is not
yet supported on Linux, and you'll avoid paying the Microsoft Tax.
 On Oct 4, 2012 6:50 AM, "Hawkins" <ng0g at mchsi.com> wrote:

> CIALUG,
>
> I just got back from a week long trip to visit some relatives and see more
> in the future.  It has become clear to me I need to pickup a laptop or
> tablet to use so I am not stuck using a relatives Windows machine.
>
> I see that newegg has ASUS A53U-ES21 Notebook AMD Dual-Core Processor
> E-450(1.65GHz) 15.6" 4GB Memory DDR3 320GB HDD 5400rpm DVD±R/RW AMD Radeon
> HD 6320  on sale today for $329.
>
> Any suggestions for a better option or deal?
>
> Steve
> --
> Stephen Hawkins NG0G
> ng0g at mchsi.com
> 73 49 111 01001001
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