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Linux on Laptops Manufacturer Report Card

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the state-of-the-lindustry dept.

Werner Heuser writes "At MobiliX there is a survey of app. 100 laptop manufacturers and their Linux status available now. It contains a list of manufacturers, which are the most popular with Linux users. And some criticism about misleading manufacturer announcements for Linux support. The survey finishes with hints to laptop certifications, independent vendors and how to get rid of the "Microsoft Tax". And finally there is a A-Z list of almost 100 manufacturers and their Linux status. Besides Linux also other UniXes are mentioned and some hints about laptops with other CPUs than from Intel are included."

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  1. Who cares by SpanishInquisition · · Score: 1, Funny

    Laptops are only for impressing chicks, you don't need to actually run an OS on it. (even if you did, the battery life is way too short, you wouldn't get any work done).

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  2. And not overly accurate either by IWantMoreSpamPlease · · Score: 2, Funny

    For example, the "Naturetech" laptop maker. Go to the website listed in the article. I think you'll be surprised at how far Linux has branched out.

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  3. Re:Am I missing something? by Jonny+Ringo · · Score: 2, Funny

    Maybe he felt that a grading system would be to harsh and decided that all the vendors are special in ther own special way. :-)