On 25/01/15 05:21 PM, John Moniz wrote:
Hi all,
I need to get a computer for a project that requires a program that is only available for windows. However, I intend to dual boot with Linux and want to make sure that I buy something that is nicely compatible. And I'm looking for the portability of a laptop.
There seems to be a general appreciation of Thinkpads on this list. I have my eye on a Thinkpad T410 and was wondering if anyone has reason to suggest that I should stay away from that particular model. The store will be installing Windows 7 and they apparently have enough Linux knowledge to install a dual boot system.
I believe there was someone on the list (I think from Kitchener) who sold laptops pre-installed with linux. If that person is still around, I'd welcome a contact off list.
Thanks,
John.
I've had a T400s, x120e and now W530, all running Fedora without issue. The main question is the model of wireless card in the machine... I always get the proper Intel-branded ones. The cheaper ones probably work fine, but they might require a wrapper, not sure. The only thing I'd suggest is to look at prices for the T420... Probably won't be much different and would win you another generation. Generally, Thinkpads (T,X and W series) are solid bets. -- Digimer Papers and Projects: https://alteeve.ca/w/ What if the cure for cancer is trapped in the mind of a person without access to education?