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Linux - Laptop and Netbook Having a problem installing or configuring Linux on your laptop? Need help running Linux on your netbook? This forum is for you. This forum is for any topics relating to Linux and either traditional laptops or netbooks (such as the Asus EEE PC, Everex CloudBook or MSI Wind).

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Old 01-28-2005, 06:48 PM   #1
kemplej
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Purchase a Laptop


I'm looking to get a laptop to help with my job. Basicly what I would be using it for would be wireless security and testing. Problems I'm running into is trying to decide where to buy from. I wouldnt need a big processor maybe a Gig. And I wouldnt need windows installed on it. I dont wanna buy from ebay. And I dont need a $1000 laptop. Any suggestions where to go?

Justyn
 
Old 01-29-2005, 12:11 AM   #2
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hey man..

ya.. if your under a tight budget like 1000$ and under... your best bet would be going to small computer shops and seeing if they have any P3 800 MHZ ;aying around.. they shouldnt run over 1000$... then u can get a cheap wireless card :P

p.s. if u want to install linux on it.. the older the better lol ( for hardware support that is)
 
Old 01-29-2005, 01:19 AM   #3
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You stated you may not need these specs, but I just went to one of the major stores (think BestBuy) and purchased a new Centrino for under a thousand. It's a Toshiba and is fully compatible.
 
  


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