[wplug] Linux Notebook Recommendation

Jason Freshwater jdfreshwater at gmail.com
Sat Apr 11 16:54:33 EDT 2009


Greg Simkins biz wrote:
> I wanted to buy a notebook with ubuntu installed (so I know all the  
> drivers are there).  BethLynn recommended one from zareason, but they  
> went out of stock and won't give any date for their next model.  They  
> are pushing their Intel core duo model for $1100 (at that price I  
> think I would prefer the MacBook - I am just looking for a Linux toy  
> to play with).  I am confused about a business that has demand for a  
> product and then lets it go out of stock with no date for a new model  
> - this indicates that something is a little strange at zareason.  I  
> have looked around the web.  NewEgg has the eee pc 1000 with Xandros  
> installed at $399.99 - a price I like, but I would prefer Ubuntu.   
> Anybody have a recommendation?  Or an explanation as to why zareason  
> dumped a recommended model?
>
> Greg
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If you want Ubuntu Installed and ready to go, and are looking at a 
Netbook.  Dell sells the Mini 9 and 10 with Ubuntu, as well as some 
other laptops. 

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Jason Freshwater
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