New Laptop Os?

Spatha · 09-October-08, 05:06 PM

I'm looking at getting a new laptop, I like the EeePc that Asus has but I doubt I could deal with such a minimum machine, I've been looking at Sony's particularly the CS. My majoy question is CAN I PUT ANY OS ON THEM! I worry about XP not working because drivers wouldn't be available, I'd like to put Ubuntu on it as well or instead. I figure I'd ask here to see what experience you guys have with laptops. I refuse to use VISTA. I'm not really flexible with brand names I'm going to look at Toshiba's I wish I could aford a Voodoo, no Dells, HPs, IBMs, or Gatways.
Thanks In advance

Fred_G · 10-October-08, 08:35 PM

I would get the specs of whatever laptop you are looking at and google for compatability. I had hell getting the wireless in my old Dell to work with Linux. Too bad you don't like Dell. I am thinking about selling mine soon.

post_break · 11-October-08, 01:49 PM

Get a mac. Actually, wait until after the 14th and get the newer macbook.

Spatha · 13-October-08, 10:13 AM

Ok I forgot to metion I won't touch a mac. I cant stand apple.

TheGreatSatan · 14-October-08, 07:51 PM

What about the new 9 inch Acers?

Fred_G · 14-October-08, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatSatan


	What about the new 9 inch Acers?

That is my new laptops little brother! I got the one with the dual core CPU and 15.something inch screen. No problems with Acer so far. Plan on trying the Ubuntu soon.

Spatha · 16-October-08, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatSatan


	What about the new 9 inch Acers?

O heck ya I've never been much of an Aser fan haven't heard anything good or bad about them, I just haven't heard anything. But thats exactly what I'm looking for. 15" in screen would be awesome.

Fred_G let me know how it all turns out with Ubuntu, for 300 buck I might just bite the bullet and buy one to see if It will run XP and Ubuntu.

Thanks for the tip TheGreatSatan?.

I new there was a small laptop out there but I just couldn't remember who made it.

09-October-08, 05:06 PM		#1 (permalink)
Spatha Apex Tech Fanatic	New Laptop Os? I'm looking at getting a new laptop, I like the EeePc that Asus has but I doubt I could deal with such a minimum machine, I've been looking at Sony's particularly the CS. My majoy question is CAN I PUT ANY OS ON THEM! I worry about XP not working because drivers wouldn't be available, I'd like to put Ubuntu on it as well or instead. I figure I'd ask here to see what experience you guys have with laptops. I refuse to use VISTA. I'm not really flexible with brand names I'm going to look at Toshiba's I wish I could aford a Voodoo, no Dells, HPs, IBMs, or Gatways. Thanks In advance Last edited by Spatha; 09-October-08 at 05:18 PM..

10-October-08, 08:35 PM		#2 (permalink)
Fred_G !! Sm-hoe-k Free !!	Re: New Laptop Os? I would get the specs of whatever laptop you are looking at and google for compatability. I had hell getting the wireless in my old Dell to work with Linux. Too bad you don't like Dell. I am thinking about selling mine soon.

11-October-08, 01:49 PM		#3 (permalink)
post_break I Drive A Mac	Re: New Laptop Os? Get a mac. Actually, wait until after the 14th and get the newer macbook.

13-October-08, 10:13 AM		#4 (permalink)
Spatha Apex Tech Fanatic	Re: New Laptop Os? Ok I forgot to metion I won't touch a mac. I cant stand apple.

14-October-08, 07:51 PM		#5 (permalink)
TheGreatSatan Apex Tech Demi-God	Re: New Laptop Os? What about the new 9 inch Acers?

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