eMachines M6809 Linux Compatibility

[Leigh Honeywell]

Paul DiRezze wrote:
> 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.

[snip]

> 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.

When I looked into Linux laptops, I lingered on this one for quite some 
time.  The two things that lead me to eventually not go with it were: 
having to pay for Windows, and the pernicious hinge-cracking problem 
that they have.  Just google for emachines hinge and you'll see what I 
mean.  It ain't pretty.

-Leigh
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