Re: Laptop suggestions

["db" <dbota att net>]

We don't have Linux running on ours but we like it.  One warning.  It is
BIG.


> On Wed, 26 Jun 2002 cdale01 netscape net wrote:
>
> > Hello all.  I will buy a laptop in the next few weeks and dual boot W2K
> > and RH 7.3.  I have several questions in the hopes that I can avoid the
> > things that keep popping up on this list.
> >
> > I am heavily considering a Dell Inspiron 8200.  Does anyone have this
> > configuration running?  Were there any problems with the installation?
> > I am most concerned with hardware incompatibility ... would you expect
> > any problems with the following:
> >   -64MB NVIDIA GeForce4 440
> >   -internal 16x CDRW
> >   -external 8x DVD
> >   -standard NIC
> >   -standard 56k modem
> >   -standard sound card/speakers
> >
> > Finally, does anyone have a better suggestion -- is there a better
> > laptop for the same price (~2200.00)?  Hopefully, this question doesn't
> > start too much of a war between everyone ...
>
> i've had red hat running first on an inspiron 7500 and, currently, on an
> 8100:
>
>   1600x1200 display, 32M nvidia geforce2go
>   combo DVD/CDRW
>   xircom combo nic/modem card
>
> everything works fine here.  i don't think you're going to get a better
> value than dell laptops.  thinkpads are just as nice, but they were way
> pricier for the equivalent configuration.
>
> if you go with the dell, hang on to my email address if you want, and
> feel free to email me if you have questions.
>
> rday
>
>
>
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