Re: laptop - what specs needed to run Linux, tips for installing

From: Dan Shackelford (danshack_at_nospam.ix.netcom.com)
Date: 12/27/03 

Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2003 02:40:38 GMT

On Sat, 27 Dec 2003 02:05:24 +0000, L Mehl wrote:

> Hello --
>
> I am a newcomer to Linux, and want to install it on a laptop.
>
> I am currently researching
> www.linux.com
> www.linux.org
>
> Can anyone suggest other sources for information on - what the
> capabilities of a laptop need to be - tips for a successful install
>
> in order to install a modern Linux distribution?
>
> Thanks for any suggestions.
>
> Larry Mehl
>

http://www.linux-laptop.net

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