laptop

I am getting a  new laptop from best buy.  the deal they have is $1200 for a amd 2.0ghz 64bit cpu 60gig hd, 512 memory (in one stick to easily upgrade to 2x512), 15in. screen, dvd +/- rw cd-rw and an extra battery.  origionaly it was going to be a hp but they ran out and now it is a compaq.  how good is linux on compaq and how good is compaq in general?

thanks Pete

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