Re: Buying a GNU+Linux netbook/notebook

I bought a DELL laptop online last year from Dell itself with UBUNTU on 
it. They sell it with Ubuntu or MS.
Margaret

On 03/01/2011 02:26, Jon Grant wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Am looking for some where to buy a new netbook/notebook for use with
> GNU+Linux (current dev machine, Compaq 702EA intel atom is on last
> legs)
>
> Found only two shops doing sans-microsoft laptops, linux emporium, and
> novatech. All of those on offer are pretty heavy, or netbooks from old
> gen intel atom with only 1GB RAM etc.
>
> Looking around, my current short list from regular retailers is:
>
> Samsung X125  11 inch
> Asus Eee PC 1215N 12 inch
> Asus Eee PC 1201N 12 inch
> HP Pavilion dv2-1127ea 12 inch
>
> Reading online sounds like Asus don't bother supporting linux kernel
> drivers anymore, so i may avoid them.
>
> Anyone have any tips!? Please reply ASAP if comments, as VAT is going
> up so I only have 22 hours left to order!
>
> Cheers, Jon
>
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