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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.

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  1. Re:Not a troll but.... by Jeremiah+Cornelius · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Why not put Linux on a MacBook? I have.

    https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MacBook

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