eMachines M6809 Linux Compatibility

[Anthony Tekatch]

Hi Paul,

More info:
  http://tuxmobil.org/emachines.html

Anthony

> 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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