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If you're out looking for a new motherboard or a laptop I'd seriously take a look at Intel. Not only do they employ people to develop Linux drivers and work with the wider kernel and X.Org community, but they also provide free software/open source drivers. Rumor has it that Intel might release disc...

Im pretty happy with my Trust back pack -> http://www.trust.com/products/product.aspx?artnr=14035

It holds my Dell inspiron 6000 pretty well.

A downside is that when you change the default application numerous times then the right click menu can fill up with unnecessary applications to open the file. Just remember that the same menu can remove items to.