Re: IBM? Dell?

From: Dennis J. Tuchler (dennis.tuchler_at_earthlilnk.net)
Date: 12/18/04

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    On Sat, 18 Dec 2004 17:29:03 +0000, Al. C wrote:

    > 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?
    >

    Google "Thinkpad" and you will come across an IBM site. Click and browse.
    If you are a student, there are even more goodies for you, I think.

    dj tuchler

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