[GTALUG] Lenovo Thinkpad T410

[Howard Gibson]

On Sun, 25 Jan 2015 17:21:36 -0500
John Moniz <john.moniz at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> John./gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk

John,

   My current laptop is a Lenovo of that series.  I have no complaints about it, other than its lack of an SDHC port.  I could probably get the modem working if I made the effort, but I haven't.  I have my installation instructions up on my website.  

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