On Wednesday 18 July 2001 09:29 pm, you wrote:
Hello Linux folkz, Could somebody please recommend me a good laptop brand/model with PIII/P4 or better AMD processor which is working with Linux for sure. I need to use it as my traveling development workstation. I already tried five laptops without any success.
I have a Dell Inspiron 5000e and it works very nicely with Linux. Everything auto-detects except the Winmodem. That said, the 5000e was discontinued, but I think you will find similar success with other Dell models. Also, when I was shopping for laptops, I found that Dell Inspirons were by far the best value at any level of performance.
While Tim had good experience with his Dell, it should be membered that he has considerable computer experience. Bear in mind that if you install Linux on your new Dell Laptop, and run into problems, you can expect no help from Dell at all. The recent article at LinuxPlanet, by Michael Hall, describes how a Dell tech blamed the Linux OS for the problem. It actually was defective hardware. Nevertheless the Dell tech was intent on blaming the Linux install. See: http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/opinions/3614/1/ My experience with Dell was similar to Mr. Hall's. I also came across a web page listing complaints about Dell service. Most revealing were the responses from actual Dell technicians. Here are some zingers: ... Yes i believe we are more competant than the stupid people that actually call... ...You are an idiot. If you had not made backups that is your own stupid fault and learn how to spell... To the people who cannot read... So do you want to pay $2000+ for a laptop and then hear that kind of music from Dell support? -- Cheers, Jonathan