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List:       suse-linux-e
Subject:    Re: [SLE] Laptops a simple question (not really)
From:       Mike Green <linux () saesolved ! com>
Date:       2003-07-14 13:32:52
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I put SuSE 8.2 on a Toshiba Satellite 1135-S155 with almost no problems a 
couple of months ago. And I'm very happy with the machine and setup.

The major initial obstacle was finding a way to partion the hard drive. But 
that was not due to the fact that it was a laptop, but because it came with 
MS Windows XP already installed; and I wanted to make it a dual boot machine.

Beyond that the only problem that I'm sure was a problem is that the modem 
does not work. Based on research I did at that time someone is/was working on 
a resolution for this. I haven't checked lately to see whether or not a 
solution has been achieved. 

One other "problem" was that it installed with an 800x600 screen resolution 
without giving me a choice or allowing me to change it. I think that was most 
likely an error on my part somewhere along the line. However, I've not taken 
the time to figure out whether this was perhaps somehow due to something 
about the machine. I suspect that it is not a real problem.

I did install with ACPI off, since I had read somewhere that it could cause 
problems.

Check
http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/
for the experience of others.

Cheers!

Mike Green

On Monday 14 July 2003 07:02 am, Tate, Andy wrote:
> Of all the laptops that are currently made to day which ones will run SUSE
> out of the box?
>
> I have read many questions and responses over the last 2 years about this
> topic, I am now ready to purchase, so what is the standard I should look
> for.    example:   dell Inspiron  8200, or Toshiba satellite, or a Compaq,
> or a IBM.....
> Please help ... Thanks in advance.
>
> Andy


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