From: James Britt <james_b@...>
Date: 2005-11-22T05:08:06+09:00
Subject: Re: [OT] Trying to change my OS from Windows to Linux/Mac

Rob Rypka wrote:
> On 11/21/05, Sam Kong <sam.s.kong@gmail.com> wrote:
...

> 
> 
>>2. I've never succeeded to make my laptops work perfectly on Linux.
>>Sometimes, network card is not working, other times, USB is not
>>recognized, or Sound card is not working. I've tried on 5 different
>>laptops with different Linux but none was perfect. How do you overcome
>>this problem? Well... if you use just a text-mode, this might not be a
>>problem.
> 
> 
> Many people keep journals of what they had to do to get Linux running
> on a particular laptop.  I suggest you look into this for your laptop.
>  If you're planning on purchasing a laptop for linux use, make sure
> you do the research first.

Is it feasible (e.g., no jail time) to go to CompUSA or Fry's with a 
Knoppix disk and just try out some machines?


> 
> You can google for the laptop model and linux, or start off at one of
> these sites:
> http://www.linux-laptop.net/
> http://www.tuxmobil.org/

You might also consider using VMWare on a Windows box.  Less than 
optimim, but handy.



James