What Computer to Buy?

[Matt Morris]

Stay clear of Packard Bell, they use custom hardware and there are no Linux
drivers for their machines. I think the best companies are HP, Fujitsu and
IBM for compatibility.



On 7/20/06, Steve Kratz <stevek at cipafilter.com> wrote:
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> > -----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?
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> 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.
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