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Ask Slashdot: GNU/Linux Laptops?

Posted by Unknown on 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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  1. Re:Not a troll but.... by in4mer · · Score: -1, Troll

    Because you want more than one mouse button, for instance?

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  2. Re:Not a troll but.... by gknoy · · Score: 1, Troll

    Perhaps he does not want the comparatively walled (though curated?) garden of a mac. I agree, though, almost all of the "just works" aspects that he want sounds like it would fit a macbook.

  3. Re:Not a troll but.... by oakgrove · · Score: -1, Troll

    Thanks asshole. The guy asked about Linux and you first posted some drivel about OSX. The guy already has fucking OSX. Thanks to you, have the fucking discussion is an Apple love-in. Fucking Slashdot. What a joke these days.

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