[NTLUG:Discuss] Fujitsu laptop

[Val W. Harris]

Greg Hewett wrote:

> I am looking at buying a Fujitsu C5130, but I am not positive that Linux will
> run 100%...  I know that I will not be able to use the little bells and
> wistles that these OEM's use, but I am talking sound and video.  here is a
> clip from their website.
>
> <snip>
> 2x AGP 4MB ATI RAGE® Mobility-P(TM) graphics with 3D graphics support delivers
> visually stunning graphics
>
> Yamaha® XG(TM) 64-voice wavetable sound for more realistic audio
> experience
> </snip>
>
> does anyone use this laptop?
>
> I have a good friend that has a Sony Viao, and everything works great.  Should
> I go with somthing that I know is going to work well?
>
> Thanks
> greg
>
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Greg,

Make sure the built-in modem is not a "winmodem"!  If it is, it
won't run under Linux.  What does the unit weigh, and how much
will you be schlepping it around?  If you could stand the extra
weight, I'd recommend a 15.1" screen.  I've got a 15.1" TFT XGA
laptop that I'm thrilled with.  My machine uses the ATI Rage Pro
chip set.  You might have some initial problems getting XFree86
to work, but persistence paid off in my case.  As Juliet Blosser
says, the "Linux Laptop" page was a real help.

Good Luck,

Val
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