What Computer to Buy?

[Steve Kratz]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gregory Piñero [mailto:gregpinero at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 3:35 PM
> To: Ubuntu Help and User Discussions
> Subject: What Computer to Buy?
> 
> Hi Guys,
> 
> Sorry for the vague question.  I want to buy a new computer 
> and have it run Ubuntu.  I'm curious to hear what computers 
> are most successful running Ubuntu with the minimal 
> configuration and X headaches.  Are any new Dells compatible 
> with Ubuntu?


I have a Dell Inspiron 5160 (couple years old, but is a P4 3.2 - still "current" IMO). The only thing I have to play with is the wireless. You have to mess with the Broadcom wifi firmware cutter program to get the new kernel driver to load.