Ask Slashdot: GNU/Linux Laptops?

Posted by Unknown on Monday October 24, 2011 @11:08AM from the the-internet-tells-me-this-is-easier-today dept.

"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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Re:Walled Garden by TaoPhoenix · 2011-10-24 11:17 · Score: 0, Offtopic

As I see it this is the biggest soft downside to the Mac style.
Either you enjoy the comfy confines of PG, or you take a risk of some Bad Stuff appearing in return for freedom to do what you want with your machine.
So if the question wants Gnu-Linux, I don't think we should change the topic back to Apple.
Debian Mint Xfce edition maybe?

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