[Lugstuff] laptop recommendations

[Patrick Roanhouse]

Oh also if you want even more options in how to have it setup with  
linux already installed

http://www.emperorlinux.com/mfgr/lenovo/toucan/


On Sep 23, 2008, at 6:32 AM, Norbert Zacharias wrote:

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> 080923
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> Hi all,
>
> I soon need to buy a new Linux laptop and would like to get some
> recommendation.  My old one is an HP which came with Suse 9.
> I definitely don't want to pay fees to Microsoft and then wipe
> the disk clean before installing a new OS.  A few month back I
> was looking into Dell systems but could not figure out how to
> get to the "linux only" site.  What companies do offer pre-installed
> Linux at this time?
>
> The system would need to have a screen resolution of at least
> 1400x1050, better something like 1600x1200, 15in or 17in.
> DVD burn capabilities, cable ethernet, and if still around, build-in
> modem connection.
>
> I would like an ID card scanner included.  Eventually this will
> run on RHE 5, but my company takes care of that.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Norbert
>
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