I have a defective HP-Compaq nx9420 and so I am looking to replace it. I have pretty much decided to buy no further MicroSoft based products and would very much like to hear recommendations for a suitable notebook host to provide me with Linux based alternative. Given that all the basic functionality required is provided, the main thing that I am looking for is reliability of the host itself. I do a deal of traveling so physical robustness is an issue. But I also use my notebook for hours at a time, generally every day. This means that I am typically on a/c current rather than batteries and that power regulation and heat dissipation are also concerns. The power regulator circuit is in fact what I believe has failed on the nx9420. Not infrequently I have the notebook on my chest or lap while working at home. So the ventilation clearances provided by a flat desk support are frequently absent and the notebook design must accommodate this. I would like to use CentOs as this is what I am most familiar with. But, I am open to CentOS alternatives like Ubuntu or even a non-Linux alternative like a PowerMac with OS-X. I have already looked at the Dell site on the basis of a friends recommendation. While Dell mentions Ubuntu is available for some of their notebook computers they do not seem to provide any way to actually configure a system with it. So, my desires are: WANT: Robust construction Reliable quality Reasonable weight (< 2.5 kg all in) Supported sound and video reproduction of reasonable quality 15-17" lcd screen Out-of-the-box support for wireless networking Battery life > 2.0 hrs. Not MS-Windows PREFER: 64 bit core duo 2 2-4+ Gb RAM 120+ Gb HDD writable multi-mode DVD/CD drive CentOS-5+ Your system suggestions, both for hardware and OS, are most welcome. -- *** E-Mail is NOT a SECURE channel *** James B. Byrne mailto:ByrneJB at Harte-Lyne.ca Harte & Lyne Limited http://www.harte-lyne.ca 9 Brockley Drive vox: +1 905 561 1241 Hamilton, Ontario fax: +1 905 561 0757 Canada L8E 3C3
On 1/7/10 8:37 PM, James B. Byrne wrote:> I have a defective HP-Compaq nx9420 and so I am looking to replace > it. I have pretty much decided to buy no further MicroSoft based > products and would very much like to hear recommendations for a > suitable notebook host to provide me with Linux based alternative. > > Given that all the basic functionality required is provided, the > main thing that I am looking for is reliability of the host itself. > I do a deal of traveling so physical robustness is an issue. But I > also use my notebook for hours at a time, generally every day. This > means that I am typically on a/c current rather than batteries and > that power regulation and heat dissipation are also concerns. The > power regulator circuit is in fact what I believe has failed on the > nx9420. > > Not infrequently I have the notebook on my chest or lap while > working at home. So the ventilation clearances provided by a flat > desk support are frequently absent and the notebook design must > accommodate this. > > I would like to use CentOs as this is what I am most familiar with. > But, I am open to CentOS alternatives like Ubuntu or even a > non-Linux alternative like a PowerMac with OS-X. > > I have already looked at the Dell site on the basis of a friends > recommendation. While Dell mentions Ubuntu is available for some of > their notebook computers they do not seem to provide any way to > actually configure a system with it. > > So, my desires are: > > WANT: > > Robust construction > Reliable quality > Reasonable weight (< 2.5 kg all in) > Supported sound and video reproduction of reasonable quality > 15-17" lcd screen > Out-of-the-box support for wireless networking > Battery life> 2.0 hrs. > Not MS-Windows > > PREFER: > > 64 bit > core duo 2 > 2-4+ Gb RAM > 120+ Gb HDD > writable multi-mode DVD/CD drive > CentOS-5+ > > Your system suggestions, both for hardware and OS, are most welcome.How about Thinkpad W500 ? It is a bit expensive, but .. with UBuntu or OpenSUSE os. -- Eero
On 1/7/10 8:55 PM, Eero Volotinen wrote:> On 1/7/10 8:37 PM, James B. Byrne wrote: >> I have a defective HP-Compaq nx9420 and so I am looking to replace >> it. I have pretty much decided to buy no further MicroSoft based >> products and would very much like to hear recommendations for a >> suitable notebook host to provide me with Linux based alternative. >> >> Given that all the basic functionality required is provided, the >> main thing that I am looking for is reliability of the host itself. >> I do a deal of traveling so physical robustness is an issue. But I >> also use my notebook for hours at a time, generally every day. This >> means that I am typically on a/c current rather than batteries and >> that power regulation and heat dissipation are also concerns. The >> power regulator circuit is in fact what I believe has failed on the >> nx9420. >> >> Not infrequently I have the notebook on my chest or lap while >> working at home. So the ventilation clearances provided by a flat >> desk support are frequently absent and the notebook design must >> accommodate this. >> >> I would like to use CentOs as this is what I am most familiar with. >> But, I am open to CentOS alternatives like Ubuntu or even a >> non-Linux alternative like a PowerMac with OS-X. >> >> I have already looked at the Dell site on the basis of a friends >> recommendation. While Dell mentions Ubuntu is available for some of >> their notebook computers they do not seem to provide any way to >> actually configure a system with it. >> >> So, my desires are: >> >> WANT: >> >> Robust construction >> Reliable quality >> Reasonable weight (< 2.5 kg all in) >> Supported sound and video reproduction of reasonable quality >> 15-17" lcd screen >> Out-of-the-box support for wireless networking >> Battery life> 2.0 hrs. >> Not MS-Windows >> >> PREFER: >> >> 64 bit >> core duo 2 >> 2-4+ Gb RAM >> 120+ Gb HDD >> writable multi-mode DVD/CD drive >> CentOS-5+ >> >> Your system suggestions, both for hardware and OS, are most welcome. > > How about Thinkpad W500 ? It is a bit expensive, but .. with UBuntu or > OpenSUSE os.Also Dell (http://www.emperorlinux.com/mfgr/dell/rhino/) E6500 / M6400 is good solution. -- Eero
At Thu, 7 Jan 2010 13:37:46 -0500 (EST) CentOS mailing list <centos at centos.org> wrote:> > I have a defective HP-Compaq nx9420 and so I am looking to replace > it. I have pretty much decided to buy no further MicroSoft based > products and would very much like to hear recommendations for a > suitable notebook host to provide me with Linux based alternative. > > Given that all the basic functionality required is provided, the > main thing that I am looking for is reliability of the host itself. > I do a deal of traveling so physical robustness is an issue. But I > also use my notebook for hours at a time, generally every day. This > means that I am typically on a/c current rather than batteries and > that power regulation and heat dissipation are also concerns. The > power regulator circuit is in fact what I believe has failed on the > nx9420. > > Not infrequently I have the notebook on my chest or lap while > working at home. So the ventilation clearances provided by a flat > desk support are frequently absent and the notebook design must > accommodate this. > > I would like to use CentOs as this is what I am most familiar with. > But, I am open to CentOS alternatives like Ubuntu or even a > non-Linux alternative like a PowerMac with OS-X. > > I have already looked at the Dell site on the basis of a friends > recommendation. While Dell mentions Ubuntu is available for some of > their notebook computers they do not seem to provide any way to > actually configure a system with it.Low-end (read: cheap) Dell laptops tend to be junk. Dell is somewhat between a rock and a hard place WRT selling computers with an O/S *other* then MS-Windows, due to M$ OEM licensing. Also, Dell (and other makers) have had troubles with people chosing the *cheaper* Ubuntu computers only to discover that MS-Windows software not working on them and returning them as 'defective' (this is probably a mis-information issue by the marketing people). You may have to call Dell up and work you way through the phone sales idiots to get what you want. Another alternitive is an older model IBM Thinkpad -- they have *Intel's* wireless adapters built-in -- Intel's wireless adaptors are the most painless wireless adapters in existence since they are supported by an open-source driver that is included with the base kernel distro. Almost all others require all sorts of fun and games to get working under Linux.> > So, my desires are: > > WANT: > > Robust construction > Reliable quality > Reasonable weight (< 2.5 kg all in) > Supported sound and video reproduction of reasonable quality > 15-17" lcd screen > Out-of-the-box support for wireless networking > Battery life > 2.0 hrs. > Not MS-WindowsI have an (old) IBM Thinkpad X25 and it works great (yes, it is older). Unless you buy a used laptop, you will pay the Microsoft Tax. It is almost impossible to buy a *new* laptop with anything other than MS-Windows pre-installed (unless you buy a MacBook).> > PREFER: > > 64 bit > core duo 2 > 2-4+ Gb RAM > 120+ Gb HDD > writable multi-mode DVD/CD drive > CentOS-5+OK, my IBM Thinkpad X25 has a 1.4ghz P4 (32-bit), will support up to 1gig of RAM, as big an *IDE* hard drive (I believe 160gig drives are available), but has no DVD/CD drive (I have a 40gig drive in it presently). I'm presently running CentOS 4.8, but plan on upgrading to CentOS 5.4 soon. Note: "64 bit, core duo 2, 2-4+ Gb RAM, and writable multi-mode DVD/CD drive" are somewhat counter indicated with "Reasonable weight (< 2.5 kg all in), Battery life > 2.0 hrs.". You will need to make a trade off here (i.e. the extra 'goodies' will mean more weight and/or less battery life). Another note: unless you are doing something like SETI at Home, you *don't really need* a multi-core processor. 99% of desktop applications are single threaded (and there is no point in multi-threading them). Only Firefox is 'multi-threaded', but the extra threads are all I/O bound most of the time (mostly downloading content, which is bad news on a dialup connection...[wishing a single-threaded version of Firefox existed]). (Multi-core processors draw more power than a single core processor and need more cooling...)> > Your system suggestions, both for hardware and OS, are most welcome. >-- Robert Heller -- 978-544-6933 Deepwoods Software -- Download the Model Railroad System http://www.deepsoft.com/ -- Binaries for Linux and MS-Windows heller at deepsoft.com -- http://www.deepsoft.com/ModelRailroadSystem/
Eero Volotinen wrote:> On 1/7/10 8:55 PM, Eero Volotinen wrote: > >> On 1/7/10 8:37 PM, James B. Byrne wrote: >> >>> I have a defective HP-Compaq nx9420 and so I am looking to replace >>> it. I have pretty much decided to buy no further MicroSoft based >>> products and would very much like to hear recommendations for a >>> suitable notebook host to provide me with Linux based alternative. >>> >>> Given that all the basic functionality required is provided, the >>> main thing that I am looking for is reliability of the host itself. >>> I do a deal of traveling so physical robustness is an issue. But I >>> also use my notebook for hours at a time, generally every day. This >>> means that I am typically on a/c current rather than batteries and >>> that power regulation and heat dissipation are also concerns. The >>> power regulator circuit is in fact what I believe has failed on the >>> nx9420. >>> >>> Not infrequently I have the notebook on my chest or lap while >>> working at home. So the ventilation clearances provided by a flat >>> desk support are frequently absent and the notebook design must >>> accommodate this. >>> >>> I would like to use CentOs as this is what I am most familiar with. >>> But, I am open to CentOS alternatives like Ubuntu or even a >>> non-Linux alternative like a PowerMac with OS-X. >>> >>> I have already looked at the Dell site on the basis of a friends >>> recommendation. While Dell mentions Ubuntu is available for some of >>> their notebook computers they do not seem to provide any way to >>> actually configure a system with it. >>> >>> So, my desires are: >>> >>> WANT: >>> >>> Robust construction >>> Reliable quality >>> Reasonable weight (< 2.5 kg all in) >>> Supported sound and video reproduction of reasonable quality >>> 15-17" lcd screen >>> Out-of-the-box support for wireless networking >>> Battery life> 2.0 hrs. >>> Not MS-Windows >>> >>> PREFER: >>> >>> 64 bit >>> core duo 2 >>> 2-4+ Gb RAM >>> 120+ Gb HDD >>> writable multi-mode DVD/CD drive >>> CentOS-5+ >>> >>> Your system suggestions, both for hardware and OS, are most welcome. >>> >> How about Thinkpad W500 ? It is a bit expensive, but .. with UBuntu or >> OpenSUSE os. >> > > Also Dell (http://www.emperorlinux.com/mfgr/dell/rhino/) > E6500 / M6400 is good solution. > > -- > Eero >FWIW I am using CentOS 5.4 x86-64 on a Thinkpad X200 and 32 bit on a Thinkpad A31. Until recently I was using CentOS 5.3/4 32bit on a Thinkpad x31. All have been/are very reliable and are used 8-10 hrs per day in software development. I too prefer this environment to Windows. roger wells> _______________________________________________ > CentOS mailing list > CentOS at centos.org > http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos > >-- Roger Wells, P.E. SAIC 221 Third St Newport, RI 02840 401-847-4210 (voice) 401-849-1585 (fax) roger.k.wells at saic.com
Roger K. Wells wrote:> Eero Volotinen wrote: > >> On 1/7/10 8:55 PM, Eero Volotinen wrote: >> >> >>> On 1/7/10 8:37 PM, James B. Byrne wrote: >>> >>> >>>> I have a defective HP-Compaq nx9420 and so I am looking to replace >>>> it. I have pretty much decided to buy no further MicroSoft based >>>> products and would very much like to hear recommendations for a >>>> suitable notebook host to provide me with Linux based alternative. >>>> >>>> Given that all the basic functionality required is provided, the >>>> main thing that I am looking for is reliability of the host itself. >>>> I do a deal of traveling so physical robustness is an issue. But I >>>> also use my notebook for hours at a time, generally every day. This >>>> means that I am typically on a/c current rather than batteries and >>>> that power regulation and heat dissipation are also concerns. The >>>> power regulator circuit is in fact what I believe has failed on the >>>> nx9420. >>>> >>>> Not infrequently I have the notebook on my chest or lap while >>>> working at home. So the ventilation clearances provided by a flat >>>> desk support are frequently absent and the notebook design must >>>> accommodate this. >>>> >>>> I would like to use CentOs as this is what I am most familiar with. >>>> But, I am open to CentOS alternatives like Ubuntu or even a >>>> non-Linux alternative like a PowerMac with OS-X. >>>> >>>> I have already looked at the Dell site on the basis of a friends >>>> recommendation. While Dell mentions Ubuntu is available for some of >>>> their notebook computers they do not seem to provide any way to >>>> actually configure a system with it. >>>> >>>> So, my desires are: >>>> >>>> WANT: >>>> >>>> Robust construction >>>> Reliable quality >>>> Reasonable weight (< 2.5 kg all in) >>>> Supported sound and video reproduction of reasonable quality >>>> 15-17" lcd screen >>>> Out-of-the-box support for wireless networking >>>> Battery life> 2.0 hrs. >>>> Not MS-Windows >>>> >>>> PREFER: >>>> >>>> 64 bit >>>> core duo 2 >>>> 2-4+ Gb RAM >>>> 120+ Gb HDD >>>> writable multi-mode DVD/CD drive >>>> CentOS-5+ >>>> >>>> Your system suggestions, both for hardware and OS, are most welcome. >>>> >>>> >>> How about Thinkpad W500 ? It is a bit expensive, but .. with UBuntu or >>> OpenSUSE os. >>> >>> >> Also Dell (http://www.emperorlinux.com/mfgr/dell/rhino/) >> E6500 / M6400 is good solution. >> >> -- >> Eero >> >> > FWIW > I am using CentOS 5.4 x86-64 on a Thinkpad X200 and 32 bit on a Thinkpad > A31. > Until recently I was using CentOS 5.3/4 32bit on a Thinkpad x31. > All have been/are very reliable and are used 8-10 hrs per day in software > development. > I too prefer this environment to Windows. > roger wells > >perhaps I should have mentioned: 1. Wireless works on all three 2. Battery life on X200 exceeds 2 hours 3. X200 is Intel core duo 2, 4 Gb RAM, 250Gb encrypted HD. 4. X200 OS is 2.6.18-164.9.1.el5.centos.plus #1 SMP Wed Dec 16 11:24:24 EST 2009 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux 5. X200 is new in August, A31, X31 are a few years old 6. I use a LG USB DVD burner for X200 & X31 (X31 is now WXP again) rkw>> _______________________________________________ >> CentOS mailing list >> CentOS at centos.org >> http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos >> >> >> > > >-- Roger Wells, P.E. SAIC 221 Third St Newport, RI 02840 401-847-4210 (voice) 401-849-1585 (fax) roger.k.wells at saic.com
On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 10:37 AM, James B. Byrne <byrnejb at harte-lyne.ca> wrote:> I have a defective HP-Compaq nx9420 and so I am looking to replace > it. ?I have pretty much decided to buy no further MicroSoft based > products and would very much like to hear recommendations for a > suitable notebook host to provide me with Linux based alternative. >I have an Everex StepNote laptop that works fine with CentOS (came with Ubuntu, but I don't like that), but I would not recommend any Everex computers to anyone. For one thing, the company is out of business, so all warranties are DOA. My laptop works fine, so far, except that the headset plug for earphones (and, hence, extension speakers) does not work. I'm not in a financial position to get it repaired, so I have a fine, multimedia capable laptop with a crappy, mono speaker that sounds like most laptop speakers - tinny and crappy. Aside from that,.... mhr
Le jeudi 07 janvier 2010 19:37:46, James B. Byrne a ?crit :> PREFER: > > 64 bit > core duo 2 > 2-4+ Gb RAM > 120+ Gb HDD > writable multi-mode DVD/CD drive > CentOS-5+ > > Your system suggestions, both for hardware and OS, are most welcome.Not a Panasonic CF-52 :-( https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=477708 -- Les pages de manuel Linux en fran?ais http://manpagesfr.free.fr -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: signature.asc Type: application/pgp-signature Size: 198 bytes Desc: This is a digitally signed message part. URL: <http://lists.centos.org/pipermail/centos/attachments/20100107/4a72941a/attachment-0002.sig>
Hey On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 6:37 PM, James B. Byrne <byrnejb at harte-lyne.ca> wrote:> > WANT: > > Robust construction > Reliable quality > Reasonable weight (< 2.5 kg all in) > Supported sound and video reproduction of reasonable quality > 15-17" lcd screen > Out-of-the-box support for wireless networking > Battery life > 2.0 hrs. > Not MS-WindowsIf you can take a little smaller screen you might think about getting a IBM X301. I love mine to bits. It is a really good piece of kit. A little pricey but you pay for quality. I really USE my laptops and never had a problem with a Think Pad (X series)> > PREFER: > > 64 bit > core duo 2 > 2-4+ Gb RAM > 120+ Gb HDD > writable multi-mode DVD/CD drive > CentOS-5+Works pretty much out of the box with CentOS 5. rpmforge has the rest. Full install took me less then 2 hours. -- My www page: www.ribalba.de Email / Jabber: ribalba at gmail.com Skype : ribalba
On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 11:37 AM, James B. Byrne <byrnejb at harte-lyne.ca> wrote:> So, my desires are: > > WANT: > > Robust construction > Reliable quality > Reasonable weight (< 2.5 kg all in) > Supported sound and video reproduction of reasonable quality > 15-17" lcd screen > Out-of-the-box support for wireless networking > Battery life > 2.0 hrs. > Not MS-Windows > > PREFER: > > 64 bit > core duo 2 > 2-4+ Gb RAM > 120+ Gb HDD > writable multi-mode DVD/CD drive > CentOS-5+ > > Your system suggestions, both for hardware and OS, are most welcome.I'm writing this on a ThinkPad T61 (used), which meets all your requirements. I'm running Fedora 12 for a couple of reasons: NetworkManager and power managment have matured a lot since F6/CentOS 5. Also, the current generation mulitmedia apps are easier to install on F12. All the hardware was recognized and supported out of the box. I haven't tried CentOS on it, but it should also work. (I'm hoping for CentOS 6 within the next year so I won't have to reinstall fedora too often). Previously, I was using CentOS 5.4 on a ThinkPad A20 (500MHz 512MB), which was useable, but slow. The website thinkwiki.org is a good resource for those looking to run Linix on a ThinkPad. You might also search for service manual for the laptop. That will tell you whether the manufacurer think it is serviceable. A MacBook is another idea. They have genuine UNIX, better than average sound, a well-integrated system, no Windows. Jim
On 07/01/10 18:37, James B. Byrne wrote:> I have a defective HP-Compaq nx9420 and so I am looking to replace > it. I have pretty much decided to buy no further MicroSoft based > products and would very much like to hear recommendations for a > suitable notebook host to provide me with Linux based alternative. > > Given that all the basic functionality required is provided, the > main thing that I am looking for is reliability of the host itself. > I do a deal of traveling so physical robustness is an issue. But I > also use my notebook for hours at a time, generally every day. This > means that I am typically on a/c current rather than batteries and > that power regulation and heat dissipation are also concerns. The > power regulator circuit is in fact what I believe has failed on the > nx9420. > > Not infrequently I have the notebook on my chest or lap while > working at home. So the ventilation clearances provided by a flat > desk support are frequently absent and the notebook design must > accommodate this. > > I would like to use CentOs as this is what I am most familiar with. > But, I am open to CentOS alternatives like Ubuntu or even a > non-Linux alternative like a PowerMac with OS-X. > > I have already looked at the Dell site on the basis of a friends > recommendation. While Dell mentions Ubuntu is available for some of > their notebook computers they do not seem to provide any way to > actually configure a system with it. > > So, my desires are: > > WANT: > > Robust construction > Reliable quality > Reasonable weight (< 2.5 kg all in) > Supported sound and video reproduction of reasonable quality > 15-17" lcd screen > Out-of-the-box support for wireless networking > Battery life > 2.0 hrs. > Not MS-Windows > > PREFER: > > 64 bit > core duo 2 > 2-4+ Gb RAM > 120+ Gb HDD > writable multi-mode DVD/CD drive > CentOS-5+ > > Your system suggestions, both for hardware and OS, are most welcome. >I'm not really into the whole laptop market scene my self, so I'm not going to suggest any hardware. However, I do wonder, why you don't simply buy a laptop that suits your needs, then simply wipe the OS off? (If it was the evil that is MS on it) Though it may get price changes (Due to MS Tax), but sometimes I find in laptops the price tax isn't all that high any more. For example, you could get choose a Windoze machine, but before buying, look into the technical details, then Google the parts to see what will work and what won't and if need be, choose another :-). As for OS Choice, my personal preferences are: Absolutely needs reliability (Such as Server): CentOS/RHEL General Use (Such as Standard PC): Fedora (Latest, upgrade as soon as new one is out) I've never used Mac OSX so I have no comments with it :-) Just my 2c :-) -- Jake
James B. Byrne wrote:> CentOS-5+ > > Your system suggestions, both for hardware and OS, are most welcome. >Hi The Dell Precision line can come with RHEL 5, so will work fine with CentOS. I'm sure about M4400. Regards mg.
Thank you for the many helpful suggestions. I have to spend a bit more time researching this evidently. Sincerely, -- *** E-Mail is NOT a SECURE channel *** James B. Byrne mailto:ByrneJB at Harte-Lyne.ca Harte & Lyne Limited http://www.harte-lyne.ca 9 Brockley Drive vox: +1 905 561 1241 Hamilton, Ontario fax: +1 905 561 0757 Canada L8E 3C3
On 1/8/10 11:06 PM, Christoph Maser wrote:> Am Freitag, den 08.01.2010, 16:35 +0100 schrieb Eero Volotinen: >> Well, centos is not optimal system for laptop due to old drivers and >> so on. >> >> Personally I prefer ubuntu, fedora or opensuse on laptops.. or OSX. >> > > Well that is really what the OP asked for.... NOT. There have been good > answers so far, why do Apple-junkies always tend to advertise apple > stuff even to other long time apple users?You can also run Linux on Apple computers. -- Eero
James B. Byrne wrote:> I have a defective HP-Compaq nx9420 and so I am looking to replace > it. I have pretty much decided to buy no further MicroSoft based > products and would very much like to hear recommendations for a > suitable notebook host to provide me with Linux based alternative.Others have already suggested it, but I figured I'd chime in. I have had good luck with Thinkpads and CentOS. I am currently running CentOS 5.4 on a T61 and an X31. If you decide to go that route, you will probably need to spend a little time hacking at the setup to get it to a level where you are happy with using it. However, I believe you'll ultimately be satisfied as I am. thinkwiki.org is a good resource for figuring out what you need to get certain laptop features to work properly. Also, you will likely need to use rpmforge and/or elrepo drivers. - Ryan
Am Freitag, den 08.01.2010, 22:31 +0100 schrieb Eero Volotinen:> You can also run Linux on Apple computers.He was advertising OSX not Apple hardware financial.com AG Munich head office/Hauptsitz M?nchen: Maria-Probst-Str. 19 | 80939 M?nchen | Germany Frankfurt branch office/Niederlassung Frankfurt: Messeturm | Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 49 | 60327 Frankfurt | Germany Management board/Vorstand: Dr. Steffen Boehnert | Dr. Alexis Eisenhofer | Dr. Yann Samson | Matthias Wiederwach Supervisory board/Aufsichtsrat: Dr. Dr. Ernst zur Linden (chairman/Vorsitzender) Register court/Handelsregister: Munich ? HRB 128 972 | Sales tax ID number/St.Nr.: DE205 370 553
Christoph Maser wrote:> Am Freitag, den 08.01.2010, 22:31 +0100 schrieb Eero Volotinen: > >> You can also run Linux on Apple computers. > > He was advertising OSX not Apple hardwareThat was not advertising. There is a big difference between advertising and a user stating a preference, presumably with reasons based on experience. -- Les Mikesell lesmikesell at gmail.com
Am Samstag, den 09.01.2010, 18:49 +0100 schrieb Les Mikesell:> Christoph Maser wrote: > > Am Freitag, den 08.01.2010, 22:31 +0100 schrieb Eero Volotinen: > > > >> You can also run Linux on Apple computers. > > > > He was advertising OSX not Apple hardware > > That was not advertising. There is a big difference between advertising and a > user stating a preference, presumably with reasons based on experience.Sure, your opinion. But to me the question was "a suitable laptop for running CentOS" not "what is the best OS to run on a laptop" Chris financial.com AG Munich head office/Hauptsitz M?nchen: Maria-Probst-Str. 19 | 80939 M?nchen | Germany Frankfurt branch office/Niederlassung Frankfurt: Messeturm | Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 49 | 60327 Frankfurt | Germany Management board/Vorstand: Dr. Steffen Boehnert | Dr. Alexis Eisenhofer | Dr. Yann Samson | Matthias Wiederwach Supervisory board/Aufsichtsrat: Dr. Dr. Ernst zur Linden (chairman/Vorsitzender) Register court/Handelsregister: Munich ? HRB 128 972 | Sales tax ID number/St.Nr.: DE205 370 553