Re: tlug: Notebook suggestions/warnings

[Dennis McMurchy <denismcm@example.com>]

On Mon, 14 Jun 1999, J. Sean Bennett wrote:

> possibly the Compaq 1919.  Does anybody have any feedback on these
> systems, quality, problems etc, or other suggestions??; my main
> concern is compatability with linux (display chips, the Compaq's
> dvd drive) and the proprietary buttons (internet/sound??) on the
> Compaq.

  I just configured a Japanese Windoze Compaq 1915 with English Win
for a friend (fear not, I've set him up with NtEmacs among other
goodies).  It's a real nice machine!

  I know nothing about the Lignux configuration of such a beast, but
I can say: the graphics adapter is _so_ standard - NeoMagic whatever -
that it can't be a problem.  I don't think Lignux supports DVD, but 
the drive should work fine as a CDROM drive at least.  I think you can
ignore the proprietary buttons, can't you?  The modem could be a real
problem, though. I don't actually know what's in there, but I've found
internal modems a real pain to deal with under Lignux. You might well
need an external modem to connect.   

  Just these hasty observations.  Good luck.

Dennis McMurchy, 
Sointula, B.C. / Tojinmachi, Fukuoka
Canada           Japan


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