[tlug] Re: tlug-digest Digest V2002 #85

[Jim Breen <jwb@example.com>]

Thanks for the comments & feedback.

A few general comments. 
- I'm sticking with an Intel/AMD system, as I want to be able to trade
binaries between my office system and notebook.
- pointing device is not an issue; I alwys use a mouse.

>> From: Scott Robbins <scottro@example.com>
>> Anyway, I can answer the first, not the second question.  I've installed
>> RH 7.2 and 7.3 on a few IBM Thinkpads with absolutely no problem.  It
>> automagically detected vid settings, network card, etc. In such cases,
>> however, it was solely an RH (a RH?--hrmm) machine, I wiped Windows
>> completely--which is why I can't answer your second question.

Thanks. I'm warming to the Thinkpad. It's marginally dearer than the
Toshiba equivalent.

Oops - left out name:
>> Why not consider a Dell also? I have a low-end one and it works like a
>> breeze with RH 7.3.

Thin supply here, and I've heard too many bad stories.

I also liked the comment about having a Thinkpad without and Windblows
at all. Any downsides on that? (I'm tempted.)

Jim

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