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On Fri, 14 May 2004 01:44:03 -0400 David Kramer <david at thekramers.net> wrote: > So I want to buy a high-end laptop (probably below $2,000). I know > there's a few sites that cover linux on laptops, but they often > contain coflicting information and views. I would rather solicit > information from people I know. Features and speed are more important > than size or battery life. > > Has anyone bought a laptop and put Linux on it recently? I am also in the market for one. My Compaq Presario has served me well in class, at installfests at work, in meetings, but the power connector is damaged, and the only way to fix it is to replace the mother board. I would like one with no OS on it so I don't have to pay $$ to Microsoft, but ... BTW: In the past, my Compaq Presarios have worked very well. I bought them reconditioned from the factory store with an employee discount. -- Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org> Boston Linux and Unix user group http://www.blu.org PGP key id:C5061EA9 PGP Key fingerprint:053C 73EC 3AC1 5C44 3E14 9245 FB00 3ED5 C506 1EA9 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/pgp-signature Size: 189 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://lists.blu.org/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20040514/622ef83c/attachment.sig>
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