Most Linux-compatible laptop

From: L Mehl (mehl_nospam_at_cyvest.com)
Date: 12/27/03 

Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2003 08:15:52 GMT

Hello --

I am a Windows user, starting to learn about Linux. My daughter asked me
for help in getting a simple laptop with Linux installed, so now is my
chance to jump in further.

Does anyone know of a poll or survey indicating which laptops are most
compatible with Linux?

Thanks for any help.

Larry Mehl 

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