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On Sat, 10 Feb 2007 13:44:02 +0000 Julian Hall <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi All, > > I know Linux on laptops is the place to look for general advice. > However I know and trust your opinions so I would appreciate > suggestions. > > I'm considering swapping the *heavy* bag I take to uni for a > lightweight laptop with plenty of battery power. iBook. ;-) > Ideally I'd like to > run Linux and Windows dual booting on it What do you need on Windows? Do you really need it? A new iBook could conceivably run Windows but you'd be better off with Debian/Ubuntu or OSX dual booting with Debian/Ubuntu. The 12" iBook (the model I'm using right now) is a lot lighter than any x86 laptop. >, so obviously hardware > compatibility is a priority. Being a wheelchair user a lightweight > one is a priority, otherwise I may as well keep the heavy bag I > already have. I'm assuming a Centrino is the way to go for long > battery life? Few laptops can match the battery life of Mac hardware. > I've had a look at the Novatech range and they seem pretty nice. The > trouble is nobody seems to put a priority on mentioning weight. > > Kind regards, > > Julian > > -- > The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG > http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list > FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html > > -- Neil Williams ============= http://www.data-freedom.org/ http://www.nosoftwarepatents.com/ http://www.linux.codehelp.co.uk/
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