[GTALUG] Lenovo Thinkpad T410

[John Moniz]

Great, didn't know about that resource. Thanks.On Feb 2, 2015 9:14 PM, David Thornton <northdot9 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Go read the notes on thinkwiki for that model and variants.
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> David Thornton.
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> On Jan 25, 2015 5:22 PM, "John Moniz" <john.moniz at sympatico.ca> wrote:
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>> Hi all,
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>> I need to get a computer for a project that requires a program that is only available for windows. However, I intend to dual boot with Linux and want to make sure that I buy something that is nicely compatible. And I'm looking for the portability of a laptop.
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>> There seems to be a general appreciation of Thinkpads on this list. I have my eye on a Thinkpad T410 and was wondering if anyone has reason to suggest that I should stay away from that particular model. The store will be installing Windows 7 and they apparently have enough Linux knowledge to install a dual boot system.
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>> I believe there was someone on the list (I think from Kitchener) who sold laptops pre-installed with linux. If that person is still around, I'd welcome a contact off list.
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>> Thanks,
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>> John.
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