which config. of proc/chipset/hardware generally?

timconor · 08-30-2007, 03:27 PM

Utter noob here.
I really want to get a laptop - never had one before & I want to run Word/Linux equiv. and audio-recording/Cubase equiv. on Linux.
Oh, and wifi to my broadband.
Any ideas on which combination of gubbins I'd need?
Like, I've heard a certain chipset is good/bad with Linux, or which processor is more sympatico with Ubuntu, or Acer make particularly loving laptops for Linux systems, etc.
Thoughts?

MasterC · 08-30-2007, 04:20 PM

Most of the "geeks" around here that have wildly successful linux running laptops seem to go for the Lenovo T-series.

Really though, it seems that you don't need anything fancy, you may look at getting a certified option from:
http://www.linuxcertified.com/linux_laptops.html

Or really there are a lot of outfits out there offering Linux laptops. Since it comes pre-installed you can take some comfort in knowing it works.

-Chad

timconor · 08-30-2007, 04:57 PM

Hi Chad & thanks for your reply.
I've since looked around our (UK) barebones or custom suppliers & I've got a couple of requests in for my setup.
We'll see how it goes!
Cheers,
Tim. Manchester, England.