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Linux on Laptops Manufacturer Report Card Updated

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the everybody-likes-laptops dept.

wehe writes "The Linux on Laptops Manufacturer Report Card was updated. The changes are based on some of the criticisms the first announcement at SlashDot has got. A matrix of Original Equipment Manufacturers - OEM relations was added together with tips and tricks how to identify the original laptop manufacturer. Also a list of Linux laptop and PDA resellers was added. Unfortunately even in our times of Linux success, support by laptop manufacturers is seldom, or if provided not much helpful. Though the marketing departments of some major manufacturers have announced Linux support for their laptops sometimes, it was not developed or silently dropped. Because of the rapid development (every manufacturer creates new models almost every three months) and the specific hardware of mobile computer devices and accessories (see Linux Mobile Guide for details), it is important to have current and reliable information about their Linux compatibility. A current example is Intel`s new Centrino(TM) technology. Though there are many Linux laptop installation reports available already, Intel still does not provide full Linux support yet. Note: the URL of the original "Linux on Laptops Manufacturer Report Card" has changed from MobiliX to TuxMobil, because of severe trademark trouble with Asterix and Obelix, as reported on SlashDot."

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  1. PCMCIA.... what a pain... by winstarman · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I've found that PCMCIA is always a pain when it comes to laptop linux installs... anyone know of any really good resources on this?

    R-

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    Hard loop..... huh?

    Dynamic Designs
  2. IPv6 by axxackall · · Score: 2, Insightful
    I am afraid that every new name, or domain one whishes to use in the near future will have to be 12 charcters long, with at least 2 digits, and randomly generated.

    Why randomly? Just use one of your corporate IPv6 address and you are fine for at least one more centure.

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    Less is more !
  3. Re:Centrino WLAN by The+Salamander · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I don't petition companies for them to sell their products to me, I just
    buy from their competitors.

  4. Re:Centrino Support - Intel says NEVER by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Well, I don't know who you were talking to, but I would definitely expect a Linux driver for WLAN card in Centrino to be available as soon as intel's internal beaurocracy is finally finished "considering" the issue and lets developers release what they already have in the pipeline.

    So while it may be a while before it happens, I wouldn't say NEVER. Remember, intel is a big company and making such decisions takes time in such companies.

    Posted as AC for a *VERY* good reason :-).