Recommend compatible hardware

[Anita Kuno]

You can also check out Big Box Linux: http://www.bigboxlinux.com/

Paul is a really nice guy and specializes in hardware for ubuntu.

Cheers,
Anita.

On Thu, May 1, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Andy Boersma <andy at boersma.ca> wrote:
> Hi Michael,
>
>  You can check the laptop testing site, it list success stories and
>  failures with a lot of laptop models.
>
>  I have ran Ubuntu on Dell, HP Pavilion and Toshiba laptops.
>
>  Most models seem to work well as long as the wireless card and video
>  card are standard models.
>
>  The only issue most laptops have are with power control and hibernation.
>
>  I just installed 8.04 on a Toshiba Qosmio and when the screen saver
>  powers down the display, it does not come out of it and I have to reboot.
>
>  So any big brand name, with standard parts, and you should have no
>  issues, check Bestbuy, Futureshop and Walmart for some sales.
>
>  You should have no issues with video files.
>
>  have fun
>
>
>
>  Michael Barkowski wrote:
>  > Hi there, just joining the list.
>  >
>  > I am an applications engineer for Freescale and as such I get to use
>  > Linux every day at work.
>  >
>  > I'm interested in exploring all manner of home video editing (yes,
>  > really - I have a baby daughter), graphic design and typography, web
>  > design (PHP/CSS/Javascript), music composition, and garage band audio
>  > stuff on Ubuntu at home.
>  >
>  > I always find Ars Technica's System Guide interesting, eg.
>  > http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/guide-200803.ars
>  >
>  > However, I always wish there were a Linux-centric one.
>  >
>  > I am currently looking for a low-end but feature-packed system, to
>  > switch from an iMac G5 iSight to an equivalent PC that will run Ubuntu
>  > for say $750+tax including LCD.
>  >
>  > Must haves:
>  > - video capture from my MiniDV camcorder (IEEE 1394)
>  > - audio capture via mic port.
>  > - Rock-solid DVD playback
>  > - DVD burning
>  > - 802.11g or higher
>  > - 3D graphics
>  > - Better performance than Mac OS X 10.4 on 1.9 GHz PowerPC G5 with 1GB RAM.
>  >
>  > If I go with a laptop it has to be at least 15.4" screen.
>  > I think I'll be running 32-bit since I think I want to install Bibble Pro.
>  >
>  > I looked at the DELLs.  One thing that concerned me is that they don't
>  > mention that DVD burning is working.  Is it?  Anyone with experience
>  > on these systems?
>  >
>  > Anyway, if anyone wants to comment, that would be great.  I know it's
>  > on me to do the research and there's various stuff out there.
>  >
>  > best regards,
>  >
>  >
>
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