[svlug] Light AMD laptop for linux?

[Chris Miller]

On 2/14/07, Scott Boyd <svlug at futures.com> wrote:
> My experience with Linux and laptops has caused me to choose Intel over
> AMD on that platform. Older Centrino laptops work fine with Linux and
> there are stable drivers available.  The newer CoreDuo and Core2Duo CPUs
> and supporting chip sets also work well. You can find laptops that meet
> 4 lb requirement also.

If it hasn't already been said I have to suggest the Lenovo X Series.
I use an IBM X40 and the linux support is beyond fantastic.  I use
Kubuntu, was using Gentoo, have used Fedora on this machine all with
NO problems.  I did have major issues with Debian Sarge, but I don't
think that's really relevant.

> I use AMD for servers almost always, but AMD in laptops has proved not
> worth the trouble given all the different supporting chip sets and
> various issues.

If you can find an AMD laptop.  I really end up having to look long
and hard to find any.  HP makes the best ones IIRC, and they don't
make laptops as much as they make desktop replacements (ie.
ultraportable desktops).

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