On Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:57:48 +0000
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On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 5:51 PM, Frank Cox <theatre(a)sasktel.net> wrote:
> On Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:12:36 +1030
> dp wrote:
>
> > Has anyone run F13 on this laptop? If so, could you indicate
> > if vital things work ok?
>
> Not a direct answer to your question, but it's my understanding
> that Dell computers can change their components over the course of
> time. So the Dell Adamo you buy today may not be the same as one
> that someone bought yesterday.
>
>
Yes components change or can be modified before it ships by the end
user during the sale.
It looks from what I can see that it has an Intel chipset and so
*should* probably work without issue.
Best to see what options it has and pay special attention to the
chipset and then see what or how well
the chipset may be supported by Linux. Generally speaking if the
chipset is supported then most of the features *should* work.YMMV.
They offer a broadband card(Dell card) and if that is of interest
then try to find out if that is supported because I am pretty sure
Intel is not making them, I have never had an issue with the Intel
chipsets or wifi running on Linux though I know others have
experienced some hiccups. Dell also had that horrible media direct
button....
Thanks for your response.. I see that care is needed before making a
purchase!
DP