[olug] Laptop Options 2

[Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T]

laptops:
Inspiron 600m
Lattitude D520 - intel 945
Vostro 1400 - geForce 8400 + envy

I specify intel based wireless adapters not the broadcom defaults that
come with dell laptops for the most part.  The D630 booted right up
under an ubuntu 7.10 live disc.  I carry an ubuntu disk (along with
others) and boot up any laptop I get a chance to try.

Thinkpads are normally a good laptop - I've installed ubuntu on lots
of older thinkpads.  Here is a review: Thinkpad T61 -
http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Reviews/Lenovo-Launches-Linux-Laptop-and-Leaves-Lots-of-Questions/
of a newer model.


On Feb 19, 2008 9:51 AM, Dave Rowe <dave at roweware.com> wrote:
> Nor do I, and I'm sure a large majority of Linux users, contrary to Mr.
> Jr's beliefs just use the manufacturers drivers.  Compiz wouldn't be
> nearly as popular as it is if they didn't.
>
>
> Craig Wolf wrote:
> > That is the beauty that Linux gives us all, choice to choose!  I don't
> > get that anal retentive about the drivers on my system.
> >
> >>>> Dave Rowe <dave at roweware.com> 2/19/2008 >>>
> > I think he meant a 'free OS'.  Nvidia's official drivers are still
> > closed source.
> >
> > Craig Wolf wrote:
> >> Luke, I beg to differ.  I have run 3d on my Nvidia cards, you just
> > have
> >> to download the driver from Nvidia just like the ATI.
> >>
> >>>>> Luke -Jr <luke at dashjr.org> 2/19/2008 >>>
> >> On Monday 18 February 2008, Rob Townley wrote:
> >>> Intel(R) Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 [subtract $100]
> >>> 128MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce™ 8400M GS [Included in Price]
> >>>
> >>> However, have no idea how the nVidia 8400M GS plays with compiz.
> >> If you want to run a free OS (eg, most people who use Linux?),
> > nVidia
> >> cards
> >> are 2D only. No 3D accel at all.
> >>
> >> The Intel gfx should be good though :)
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