Re: IBM? Dell?

From: Al. C (no.spam.acanton_at_take.out.adams-blake.no.spam.com)
Date: 12/18/04

  • Next message: Dennis J. Tuchler: "Re: IBM? Dell?" 
    Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 17:29:03 GMT

    Dennis J. Tuchler wrote:

    > I know I am coming in on this conversation late, and I apologize for
    > seeking information already given. IBM and Dell are celebrating the
    > holidays in a wonderful way -- they are reducing prices on their laptops.
    > The Dell 8600 looks great, albeit a bit large. IBM's R51 looks inviting
    > and is just the right size,
    >
    > Is there anyone out there with experience with these products under Linux?
    >
    > Thanks
    >
    > dj tuchler

    IBM without question. Lots of people have success with Linux on Dell, but a
    lot also have some hardware problems. No one ever has problems popping the
    more popular distros on IBM laptops. I run Slackware 9.1 on an ancient IBM
    600e with only 128MB. Runs slow with the KDE hog, but very acceptable with
    other, less resource hungry, window managers.

    I'd like to get a new IBM. Where did you see the price reduction... and do
    they have stock?

    Al.C
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