Josef Lowder wrote: > Which laptop brands and models are known to work ***perfectly*** ... > "out of the box" with Linux -- both Live CDs and when installed? > > Wireless works "out of the box" with the built-in wireless card > (without needing an ndsi wrapper) ... display works at the optimum > resolution ... dvd burner works ... usb ports work ... built in web > cam works... everything works ***without*** requiring any fussing > around or special configuration? > > I am hoping to compile a list and would appreciate any and all > recommendations -- the most essential data listed one line per item > like this: > > 15.4" Acer Aspire 5515-5879 AMD Athlon 1.6 GHz - 3GB ram 160GB HD about $400 > > http://www.vsiq.com/linux > > Another objective (as you will see at the above web page) is to > attempt to generate interest and support toward the idea of a *** ONE > CLICK *** installation of Linux that makes a dual-boot installation as > truly, totally simple as possible. I think you need to qualify (which) linux distro/versions. -- -Eric 'shubes' --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss