Certified Linux Laptop

[Timothy Payne]

My first question would be I'm going to install Linux is this a
problem?.  Sales will say "no problem :-)" and your next question should
be "If I find that my OS can't ID your hardware and it's a nightmare can
I send it right back?"  Because, and get their name, said no problem, so
don't start with the restocking charges or other fees.

If you tell them exactly what you want and what you are using this
machine for, and they send you the wrong one they should pay to pick it
up and refund your money.  But, if you are not clear or leave
information out it is your fault and you should be stuck with the
machine because that's what you ordered.

Yes, I do hate returns.  It costs me money because in essence I've sold
something twice - out/in for $0.00, and I may have to refund shipping
costs. No, I don't sell computers.

Tim...


On Fri, 2004-08-27 at 22:20, John McBride wrote:
> Lotsa Cabo wrote:
> 
> > I am looking to purchase a new laptop to use for Linux development on 
> > FC2. My requirements are...
> >
> > >= 1.5 GHz
> > >= 1.0 GB
> > >= 60 GB HD
> > >= 1200 x 1024 NATIVE resolution
> > CD-RW/DVD-ROM (minimum)
> > Wireless (11Mb or 54Mb), 10/100/1000 NIC, sound, USB 2.0, PCMCIA
> > Bluetooth would be nice
> > Flawless functionality with FC2 and/or RH9
> >
> > Any "tried and true" suggestions?
> 
> You could send your list to one of the companies specializing in linux 
> laptops and see what they have to say. They also have plenty of info online.
> 
> http://www.emperorlinux.com/
> http://www.linuxcertified.com/linux_laptops.html
> 
> I have heard decent things about both of these shops, but I have not 
> used their services, nor am I afilliated with either one.
> 
> ---
> John
>