No desk top computer?

[Mark Greenwood]

>On Friday 12 Feb 2010 19:16:27 Neil Winchurst wrote:
> We have lived in a fairly small house for over 7 years now. It was quite
> big enough for us, but we now seem to have acquired three grandchildren.
>   I use one of the bedrooms as a study where I have my desktop computer.
> With all the bits and pieces it takes up quite a lot of room so there is
> a bit of a palaver when we have visitors. Hints have been dropped!!
> 
> So I am wondering about replacing the desktop with a (good sized) laptop
> computer. This leads me on to wonder if any list members do not use a
> desk top at all, and rely on a laptop only. Anyone? Anything to consider
> if I go down that route?

I use a laptop exclusively for most things. I have a desktop but it is reserved for music and video production and therefore doesn't get 'tweaked' or get any software other than the essentials installed on it.

Anything to consider.. research! Linux and laptop compatability can be hit and miss. I've always liked Sony laptops and they seem well supported. If you can find a friendly local PC dealer, ask him if you can put the Kubuntu live CD in it to check that it boots before you buy it. I've had luck with this approach in the smaller local shops, I won't buy it if I can't test it first, - the big chains looked at me like I'd just asked if I could install a virus... guess who got my business :)

Mark

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> Thanks
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> Neil
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