[NBLUG/talk] Linux on Laptops

[Mark Street]

I have one of the Inspiron 5100's too with a 2.4Ghz P4, 384M RAM - Radeon 7600 
video and it kicks.

I think I may burn my leg very soon though, the damn thing has a really bad 
heat problem (very good in winter though... it keeps you warm).  They didn't 
design them very well for case ventilation.  I sit mine on cool packs while 
compiling a kernel so the damn thing doesn't turn off.  I always have to 
stand the case up on a desk or work surface or the heat buildup will cause it 
to shutdown after a short time.

On Saturday 17 April 2004 11:21 pm, Steve Johnson wrote:
> I don't know anything about the thinpads, but.. the 1100 series from
> dell from what I've seen have real crapy video cards (no memory, uses
> system memory for video).  So I personaly would stay away from them.
>
> I have a Dell Inspiron 5100, and I love it, has a great video card in it
> (ATI Rage 7600 I think, 32megs) and I've run Knoppoix on it with out any
> problems, everything just worked.  I allso seem to remember seeing a
> post from another nblug user who installed linux on his 5100.
>
> My 5100, is a 2.6Ghz P4 (Not Mobile, and not centrino) and has 256M of
> ram. (needs more IMHO) but it runs nice and fast.  I do plan
> on putting Debian on it real soon now.

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