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> -----Original Message----- |
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> From: Devon Miller [mailto:devon.c.miller@×××××.com] |
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> Sent: 16 May 2007 02:13 |
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> To: gentoo-user@l.g.o; gentoo-laptop@l.g.o |
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> Subject: [gentoo-user] shopping for a laptop - tools to bring |
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> I am in the process of shopping for a new linux laptop. |
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> I'm currently running on an HP Pavilion ze1000 with an upgraded disk. |
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> It mostly works, but the VIA graphics chips means no compositing, no |
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> beryl, and anything OpenGL is slow. |
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> I'm looking to upgrade and while I'm aware of the vendors specializing |
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> in Linux laptops. I also keep seeing some comparably equipped machines |
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> at the local office super store for sub $1000 prices. |
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> Does anyone know of a bootable CD intended for testing laptop (or |
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> desktop) functionality? |
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> I'm hoping someone out there has built something on top of Knoppix or |
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> Gentoo's LiveCD that will examine the hardware and report what's good |
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> and what's bad. |
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> Anyone familiar with such a disc? |
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Just about any live CD will do the trick, only problem is I doubt any |
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livecd ships with the proprietary drivers you may need to get 3D and |
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wireless working out the box. |
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Wayn0 |
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