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Originally Posted by cuog
I guess my old P1 is not up to the requirements for the Linux systems you guys mentioned(not enough ram or HD space so I will just tough it out with windows but I may dual boot the new laptop im getting this summer with Linux
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My brother tried Linux on his Toshiba... pain in the arse. He spent more time trying to get basic functions like power management and the proper screen resolution working (he has a widescreen) than he did actually doing work. It's much easier to use Linux on a desktop.
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