what do I need??

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Live in SC travel to NJ ...would like to buy a laptop to be able to pay bills on line, and retrieve my email while away...
Besides the laptop, what do I need? I want to have SOME knowledge before I go shopping so the sales person wont sell me more that I need...would like to beable to access my document file while away also...I do not know any lingo that is used about platforms, servers, etc. I am sorry to say, Im a dummie at this.

The requirement you list are pretty much bottom of the line basic functionality. You can pick up an under $400 (new) laptop that will do much more than you need. If you'd like something small and easily portable with Linux pre-installed, check out the new ASUS EeePC.

May I ask what this has to do with Linux?

Im sorry, I thought this was just a site to ask questions...I did not realize Linux is something particular. I will look further and find just a question and answer site. Sorry if I offened anyone.

Please post your thread in only one forum. Posting a single thread in the most relevant forum will make it easier for members to help you and will keep the discussion in one place. This thread is being closed because it is a duplicate.

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...i-need-596468/