Ask Slashdot: GNU/Linux Laptops?

"I'm an OS X user looking to switch to a Linux laptop. I like the Unix/BSD aspect of OS X. Simple things like when I close the lid the laptop goes to sleep, the sound card works out of the box, long battery life, minimum cooling fan noise, and a comprehensive but relatively straightforward backup system and 'AppleCare' package are important to me. What all-inclusive model of laptop and distro would you recommend?" He didn't mention it, but I am presuming that working Wifi should be on that list too.

Comments

Re:Not a troll but....

[exomondo]

he wants to fit in with the cool gang at Slashdot

also,

IT"S THE YEAR OF THE LINUX DESKTOP

yeah but he wants a linux laptop ;)

I believe he needs my username.

[Whiney Mac Fanboy]

I believe he needs my username