[H-GEN] Avoiding the microsoft tax and laptops

[Mark Suter]

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Anthony,

> I do not wish to pay the microsoft tax and am wondering if anyone knows
> the best way to get a laptop computer without windows and what laptops
> are best to run on Linux, I want a laptop with the rectangle mouse pad.

I can thoroughly recommend an iBook.  They work very well with
Debian GNU/Linux.  You can get a well configured system (base
model, total 640MB RAM, wireless card) for less than AUD 2500
brand new (academic pricing from www.infinitesystems.com.au/

    http://www.apple.com.au/ibook/

I've not tried the internal modem; however, I'm told it can be
made to work with a binary-only driver.  The external video only
works under GNU/Linux when I power on and then immediately close
the lid.

I don't care about the modem and I expect the external video
problem to be fixed in the near future.

Yours sincerely,

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