[ale] Good Linux-friendly laptop

[lists at serioustechnology.com (Geoffrey Myers)]

On 05/21/2012 04:42 PM, Wolf Halton wrote:
>
>
> On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 4:25 PM, Matthew <simontek at gmail.com
> <mailto:simontek at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     My work asus is good, no express cards though. My dell i7 is good too.
>     Lenovo's have good support. Its actually harder to find a non-linux
>     friendly laptop these days. Also there is a linux company that
>     specializes in pc's in atl.
>
>     On 5/21/12, Bob Toxen <transam at verysecurelinux.com
>     <mailto:transam at verysecurelinux.com>> wrote:
>      > What is a good Linux-friendly Laptop these days in the $300-940 range
>      > available locally?
>      >
>      > I want something good; for me that means no HP (IMO).
>      >
>      > Want DVD burner, a fair amount of memory and reasonable speed.
>      >
>      > I need USB ports, WiFi would be nice but I have a
>     Linux-compatibile WiFi
>      > PCMCIA card.
>      >
>      > I'm looking to buy at MicroCenter tonight (big hurry, long story).
>      >
>      > Thanks,
>      > Bob
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> http://emperorlinux.com/
> however I have not seen them to be a low-price leader.  I have had good
> luck with dells and lenovo and hp.  Check the tigerdirect outlet up the
> road toward SC on I-85.  Their prices for refurbished laptops are pretty
> good.

Wolf is right, Emperor is not the best $$, but I can vouch for their 
expertise and support.  I purchased a Sony from them, 2003, I believe. 
Great support, and everything works out of the box. They also provide 
their custom kernels as updates.  I also worked with one of my clients 
in getting a Linux laptop for them, and again, same experience.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

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