[TriLUG] new notebook with linux

[Roy Vestal]

The T40 is available in refurb/returned lease for about $1000.00 off list.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jason Tower" <jason at cerient.net>
To: "Triangle Linux Users Group discussion list" <trilug at trilug.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: [TriLUG] new notebook with linux


> if you want to save a few bucks get a used/refurb ibm thinkpad, preferably
> a T20/21/22.  they have excellent linux support, some even had linux
> preinstalled.  several online stores sell them, mail me privately if you
> want links.  the newer T30/40 models are damn nice, but rather expensive.
> my R40 has been great, but it did come with winxp (which i never
> activated, i booted a linux CD on the initial powerup and never looked
> back).
>
> jason
>
> > how come the dells and toshibas of the world force you to purchase some
> > other operating system whose name we won't mention?  my notebook done
died
> > and gwine up to heaven.
> >
> > anybody have a recommendation on a brand/model that is reliable and that
> > has
> > desktop performance (no PDAs)?  i am in the market and need to do
> > something
> > before the end of the year for tax purposes.
> >
> > happy holidays,
> >
> > jim
> >
> >
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