Need a recommendation for a small laptop/handheld (the smaller the better):

1. With an Intel or AMD CPU
2. I can install Fedora on it
3. Run Apache, MySQL and PHP on it
4. You like it, you would use it

I would like to move some small database-driven web-based
applications on to it and use the apps when there is no
network connection available.

uuummmmm....I'm not sure about a laptop per se, but look into the Sharp Zaurus C3100. It's got a 4GB HD, 128MB flash, is a clamshell model, and can run Apache, MySql and PHP. It's a linux PDA/Handheld if that wasn't clear. It won't run Fedora, and I believe it has an Intel CPU(not x86 though. I believe it's an ARM architecture). Otherwise, I think Toshiba recently released the Libretto again

I'll look into the Liberetto.

I was looking at the Zaurus. But documentation does not
mention Apache, MySql and PHP in list of packages/applications.
So I assume this has to be done manually, somehow?

How difficult is it to get Apache, MySql and PHP
installed, configured and running on a Zaurus?

http://www.users.on.net/~hluc/myZaurus/ this site is about a guy who literally uses his Zaurus as a mini laptop. I think there are packages for it, but I'm not positive. I'm using a SL-5500, w/ 64MB of memory, and I've got an ssh server running on it. I haven't done Apache etc. but people use their Zaurii as webhosts. Look into it some more

www.killefiz.de/zaurus has Apache, and MySql, I can't find PHP though. There is also Perl, SSH ans I'm sure others. Hope this helps!

Thanks. I'll look into it.

How stable is your Zaurus?
Does it crash?

Do you have any complaints about it?

I have never used a Zaurus.

Mine's pretty stable. I do however have some trouble rebooting it(rebooting, not coming out of suspend), but I think that's due to a buggy ROM(Sharp ROM 3.13). It's a good PDA(i've seen both Palms and PocketPCs). However, for what you're trying to do, I would look into the C series(C1000, C3000, or C3100). The C3x00 have 4GB HD's, and the 3100 has 128MB of flash(RAM usage). The also act as a clamshell or a slate, so you can use it like a laptop, or like a PDA.

Greetings,

I just had to add to this because I love laptops...and GNU/Linux...great fun!!

If you desire a small laptop over a PDA, then I recommend the Sharp Actius MM20. It has a 10 inch display and weighs in at 2.0 pounds. I almost bought one a couple months ago but I couldn't afford it. However, I have read some reviews and it seems like a great little unit.

It does not have an Intel/AMD processor. It has a low power Transmeta Efficeon processor. So, it doesn't exactly meet your requirements. But, as you mentioned, I like it and would buy it for myself. Furthermore, although the unit is probably a bit wider/longer than the Toshiba Libretto, the MM20 is lighter, thinner and costs a few hundred dollars less.

I have seen a few guides for installing Linux on it, so it can be done. Just search Yahoo for "linux sharp actius mm20".

I hope you find the perfect unit for YOU.