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> Greetings to everyone. I am hoping to find answers to questions about Linux.
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> Soooo, my question is, would it be best for me to just go ahead and
> buy some affordable laptop and then obtain a version of Linux and
> load it myself??
I think so. In that way you can choose exactly what you want rather
than get frustrated with some bad versions that sometimes come from
OEMs.
> If so, are some brands more compatible with doing this than others?
No particular brand is more compatible than others. I have put Linux
on Dells, Compaqs, and HPs without thought to brand. What I find is
that the only compatibility issues I run into are related to the
wireless card. I have found that Broadcom chipsets works well. I
have had more difficulty with Atheros. Both nVidia and ATI graphics
chip sets work well. The Intel chip sets seem to be more problematic.
> What is the easiest Linux system to start with?
In my opinion, Linux Mint is the easiest to use. I have been using
it for over two years and still just love it. As opposed to putting
Windows on a computer, you will find that when you finish the install,
everything will just work. No hunting down drivers etc. If there are
non-open source drivers that will improve your experience, this will
usually be displayed to you on your first boot. If not, go to
Menu->Administratio
be Ubuntu.
If you want some help getting the distro, go to distrowatch.
You will find download links and descriptions of the distros. Also,
see this previous post of mine that helps with the process of
creating your own disk and booting from it:
http://tech.
Finally, even Best Buy has a good selection of brand new laptops
at under $600.
Loyal
See Roy, in-line and bottom posted with trimming. Wasn't all that
hard. Did it using "reply via web post" link at the bottom of each
message. (Just Kidding!)
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