Re: [Hampshire] Linux laptop

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Author: Ben Parsonage
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To: Peter Alefounder, Hampshire LUG Discussion List, Peter Alefounder via Hampshire
Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Linux laptop
It will probably work fine but given the limited information it is very difficult to say.

It will probably have Intel graphics (a good thing for battery life), and makes the graphics more likely to just work, but don't let this put you off nvidia and and GPUs with a bit of effort they can be really good. If your not gaming Intel is better.

WiFi and Bluetooth are a common problem, although 802.11a/b/g/n all tend work now. AC can be hit and miss and I have had problem with BT on Linux (especially on combined cards).

Keyboard hotkeys and trackpad often need a bit of setup. They tend to just work but maybe not as you expect.

UEFI can cause issues but secure boot is easily switched off.

I imagine that you won't have any issues but there is always a risk. If you want a better guarantee of Linux compatibility then you could go for a Linux vendor.

Dell Linux support
http://m.dell.com/mt/www.dell.com/uk/p/inspiron-15-3552-laptop-ubuntu/pd?oc=cn55231&model_id=inspiron-15-3552-laptop-ubuntu

Entroware
https://www.entroware.com/store/laptops/triton

System 76 may be worth a look but they tend to be expensive.

You may pay a premium for Linux laptops but this is what is meant by voting with your wallet.

On 2 May 2017 12:33:14 BST, Peter Alefounder via Hampshire <hampshire@???> wrote:
>If I were to get one of these:
>
>https://www.tesco.com/direct/acer-156-es15-intel-celeron-4gb-ram-1tb-hdd-dvdrw-red-laptop/392-0906.prd?skuId=392-0906&pageLevel=sku&sc_cmp=ppc*PX+-+DNF+Electrical*PX+-+Shopping+GSC+-+Argos+-+Technology+-+Electricals*PRODUCT+GROUP392-0906*&gclid=COLH6NjdlNMCFdUV0wodWCkLEA&gclsrc=aw.ds
>
>would any problems be expected with installing Linux on it? I
>sent an enquiry to Acer, but have no reply.
>
>Acer produce various laptop computers with Linux installed, but
>they are only available in India as far as I can tell.
>
>Peter Alefounder.
>
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