Re: Laptop purchase

[Richard Zimmerman <ke4rit@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 06 Jul 2000, revicon@net-link.net wrote:
> Yes I know, everyone asks this, but I went looking on the internet and
> haven't been able to find anyone out there that is actually
> recommending what laptop to purchase if one wants linux on it.  I'm in
> the market to buy one QUICK, so I'm wondering if anyone has any
> suggetions.  I want to stay around the $2100 level, and I want
> something light, besides that, I really don't care.  I've been to the
> Laptop howto site, which is helpful, but doesn't give any specific
> recommendations.  I was going to go with a VIAO, but of course they're
> backlogged, and I'm looking to get one this weekend.  Any ideas?

	Give IBM a look. If memory serves me correctly, they are now selling
thinkpads with Linux installed. I don't recall the model number(s) off hand. I
read this within the last two weeks...

	Richard


Richard Zimmerman                              ke4rit@earthlink.net
K&B Transport, Inc.                               ke4rit@gate.net
Elkhart, Indiana