Linux on Laptops Manufacturer Report Card Updated 158
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."
PCMCIA.... what a pain... (Score:3, Insightful)
R-
IPv6 (Score:3, Insightful)
Why randomly? Just use one of your corporate IPv6 address and you are fine for at least one more centure.
Re:Centrino WLAN (Score:5, Insightful)
buy from their competitors.
Re:Centrino Support - Intel says NEVER (Score:2, Insightful)
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