Best laptop brand for running Linux?

Wally Balljacker · Post by **Wally Balljacker** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 11:41 pm

I'm looking for a laptop to run Debian on specifically, but I'd like good Linux compatibility in general. I hear Acer, and IBM are good. Any model/brand recommendations? I'm looking to spend under $1000.

snarkout · Post by **snarkout** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:32 am

Stinkpads are king, but there aren't many coming in at less than $1k. Fujitsu and asus are popular among people I've asked, but I've never used either. I would have recommended toshiba in the past, but my current opinion of them is that they are a bunch of motherfucking liars, cheats, and greed heads.

Post by **Patrick** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:48 am

I'm in the market for a laptop as well. I'm considering a linux pre-install or no OS laptop to avoid the M$ tax and to support companies selling linux products. I'll probably go with one of these:
http://www.linuxcertified.com/linux_laptops.html
http://www.laclinux.com/en/Start
http://www.pcsforeveryone.com/
http://www.shoprcubed.com/

Post by **dann** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 2:41 pm

I have not had a problem running LInux on any laptop I have ever used: Gateway, Dell, Powerbooks; aside from some non-supported hardware like modems. The only other issue I am aware of is power managment. That can be very buggy and cause lockups.

With ndiswrapper most x86 wifi cards should be supported now.

Wally Balljacker · Post by **Wally Balljacker** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 3:56 pm

Patrick wrote:I'm in the market for a laptop as well. I'm considering a linux pre-install or no OS laptop to avoid the M$ tax and to support companies selling linux products. I'll probably go with one of these:
http://www.linuxcertified.com/linux_laptops.html
http://www.laclinux.com/en/Start
http://www.pcsforeveryone.com/
http://www.shoprcubed.com/

I've been looking at the laptops on LinuxCertified too. I tweaked this one around alittle to fit my needs better. All this comes to just over $1,100. I also like the idea of buying a computer with no OS at all.

LC2210D Laptop - Intel Mobile Processor based 14" XGA Laptop $899

No Second Operating System
40gb Hard Drive
1 GB of RAM
3-button USB PS2 Mouse
Intel Celeron M @ 1.4 GHz
DVD Reader/CD Writer Combo
802.11g Card
14.1 XGA Display
No OS

jamathis · Post by **jamathis** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 10:35 am

I run Xandros (which is based on Debian) on a Dell Inspiron 1150 just fine. I still have to get the wi-fi working properly on it, but everything else works great.

Post by **Patrick** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 11:02 am

Dells usually work fine. They make nice boat anchors and door stops as well!

Tsuroerusu · Post by **Tsuroerusu** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 3:08 pm

I've been able to run Linux on pretty much all newer Centrino based laptops, havn't had a problem.

Polymira · Post by **Polymira** » Tue Oct 04, 2005 7:43 pm

I had minimal problems on my old dell 8600, heh ... but my new 12" Powerbook? heh ... ask the guys on the tech show =p

Anyways, i've heard that thinkpads are good for linux stuff, check out linux-laptop.net