Used laptop

[Nick Ali]

On Dec 27, 2007 12:18 PM, Eric Weir <eeweir at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> I am currently running Ubuntu/Kubuntu 7.04 on an older desktop. I'd like
> to get a laptop, an ultralite, possibly as my primary machine. My
> thoughts run to a System76 Dart or a basic MacBook, but can't afford
> either of those at the moment.
>
> Checking Craigslist, used IBM ultralites seem to be available relatively
> regularly at reasonable prices, e.g., X40s in the $400 range. And
> there's a salvager/resaler, TBF Computing, which might have a selection.
>
> Two questions: [1] How hospitable would a system like this be to
> Ubuntu/Kubuntu? [2] Does anybody know anything about TBF?

There is some info on the Ubuntu wiki about specific laptops. The page
for the X40 seems to be
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/ThinkpadX40. Looks like its
only been tested up to Dapper with it. Might be a good idea to test it
out with a Live CD before purchasing if possible.

nick


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