Re: [vox] Running Debian on a Laptop

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From: Rod Roark <rod@MAPSsunsetsystems.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 11:55:25 -0800
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On Sunday 19 March 2006 11:45 am, Bob Scofield wrote:
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> 1)  Are there any Debian fans on this list who have given up trying to install 
> Debian on a laptop, and have instead installed a commercial distro with more 
> drivers?

I think you would find Ubuntu/Kubuntu to be more laptop-friendly, and
with more recent kernels.  And of course it's Debian-based.

> 2)  Are there laptop brands that are better for Linux and Debian?

The situation constantly changes.  See tuxmobil.org if you have not
already.  I've had good luck with some Dell laptops, which are
popular and cheap.

-- Rod
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