Tomorrow morning, I'm giving a talk/tutorial at the IT360 Conference in Toronto. The subject is getting a Linux notebook (or laptop, if you prefer) to do it all. I should point out that I did not choose this topic. Evan Leibovitch, a great FOSS guy, asked me if I would tackle this one. The reason I find it difficult is that I don't think it's that big a deal to get Linux running on a notebook. Any notebook. Of course, the real reason, the ONLY reason Windows might be easier to install is that most people NEVER install it. It comes pre-installed. If people had to install Windows every time they bought a computer, this whole "Windows is easier" discussion would die a quick and horrific death. R.I.P. Ah, heck. Just rest. I don't care if it's in peace.
So how can you make the Linux notebook easier? Answer: Buy the notebook with Linux pre-installed. Here's a very short list of vendors who sell Linux notebooks. In no particular order, here are five:
This is just a sampler. There are tons of dealers who will sell you a notebook computer with Linux pre-installed. Got another? Tell me, and the world, about your favorite!
ZaReason...
Don't forget to add them to the list.
Also, there's TuxBoxComputers as well.
two more laptops
Hi Marcel
perhaps not true laptops, but the asus eee pc and the Everex Cloudbook should be mentioned.
Cheers
John
Affordable
My only addition would be is to make the laptop affordable. 200 to 300 Canadian or U.S.