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Neil Williams wrote: > 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. > ;-) > Sounds like an idea, except I don't have bottomless pockets and Mac hardware tends to be very pricey for the same spec. > >> Ideally I'd like to >> run Linux and Windows dual booting on it >> > > What do you need on Windows? The clue was the 'for uni' bit ;) Microsoft SQL Server 2005, MS Office suite and MS Visual Studio (for VB and VC++). Plus miscellaneous other programs that sadly only work in Windows. > Do you really need it? Sadly yes. > The 12" iBook (the model I'm using right now) is a lot lighter than any > x86 laptop. > Review of my current one says it is 3.8Kg (8lbs in old money). Lighter than that would be nice... of course that is likely to be sacrificing optical drives etc. > Few laptops can match the battery life of Mac hardware. > > Fair enough. 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