[Freegis-list] hardware requirements for linux-based GIS

[Dallas Masters]

Daniel Morissette wrote:
> The best is to look for the model/brand that you plan to purchase on 
> linux-laptop.net before you buy.

I just purchased a new laptop for running Linux.  Looking at 
linux-laptop.net or tuxmobil.org and finding laptops which many people 
have tried or for which some people have had little problems is the best 
method.  My search narrowed to the Sony VAIO and IBM models.  Both had 
good Linux support, lots of folks using them under Linux, and good 
quality.  I finally went with an IBM T41 because I liked the 3 year 
warranty (my last laptop, a Sager 8500V packed with great features and 
surprisingly well-supported under Linux had a bad motherboard that 
finally gave up under loads.).

Dallas