eMachines M6809 Linux Compatibility

[Paul DiRezze]

I'm thinking of buying this 64-bit notebook, but only if I can get 
Gentoo Linux on it.  However, I'm unable to find out technical specs on 
the eMachines web site.

Here's the vendor's page:
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1034849&Sku=E400-M6809&CMP=EMC-TIGEREMAIL&SRCCODE=CANEM275

Here's the support page at eMachines
http://www.emachines.com/support/support_info.html?prodName=M6809

and the user guides.
http://downloads.emachines.com/ug/notebook/en/M2xxx_M6xxx_notebook_UG_Online_030804.pdf
http://downloads.emachines.com/ug/notebook/en/Wireless_Supplement_AACR53700002K1_Online.pdf

Here's what passes for an OS-FAQ
http://www.emachines.com/support/view_faq.html?faq=1004997538

Is this a bad idea?

paul

p.s. If you know of a 64-bit notebook that's Linux-friendly, let me know.

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