UNIX Laptop?

[Biomech]

Has anyone heard of, seen one or ever bought a UNIX OS laptop? Any and all info is welcome. Thanks in advance.

 

[careyarmst]

Hi!

I'm no expert on this, but it would be helpful to know if you want a laptop with a "native" UNIX O/S or if you need a specific architecture (i.e. not Intel) or just want a laptop that will work with a UNIX O/S (any make or model). I've only tried Solaris 8 & Linux 7.0+- But, I have a Toshiba Satellite 2805-S202 (not the most recent model, I guess I bought it a year or so ago - 128MB RAM 700 processor) that is an Intel based processor and it runs Solaris 8 & RH Linux (7.2+- earlier version worked but need X11R6 add-ons) just fine- this also worked on an IBM T-20 model laptop (again, I think the most recent version of this laptop is newer, T-23) and it also ran fine with Solaris 8 and RH Linux (7.2+- same video caveat as above). The only problem I ran into with the laptops was that Solaris and Linux often don't support the so-called "WinModems" that come standard with many Intel architecture laptops- I had to buy a Linksys Etherfast 10/100 + 56K modem PCMCIA card to get the PPP and Ethernet connections to work (about US$150-retail at the time, I'm sure it could have been obtained cheaper on the Net) for the Toshiba and the IBM came with (from work) a Xircom PCMCIA 10/100 +56K modem card that also worked- don't know US$ for that. Of course, I also had to tweak some Solaris and Linux settings to get it to work- also, if you're looking forward, Solaris 9 is apparently not going to support the Intel platform at all. There are a bunch of web-sites that can give you a list of laptops that support UNIX O/Ss if you can live with an Intel platform- and even some that aren't listed do work with a little tweaking. If you're on a budget and are able to work with Intels, I think you can pick up a used one that will still work- like I said, the Toshiba & IBM I have are not by any means state of the art, and they worked out fine. The only caveat there would be that laptops aren't the most hardy machines ever made given their uses, so you want to make sure they are in good shape. Best of luck & happy computing!

Tony Stewart did not hit me

 

[KarveR]

I have just installed Redhat 7.3 onto my toshiba sat pro 4600, works like a charm and the wifi lan and modem all work a treat.

The install was so easy, select laptop and leave to cook for 30 minutes. ______________________________________________________________________
There's no present like the time, they say. - Henry's Cat.

 

[nwardez]

Hi,

I've been using RedHat 7.2 on a Fujitsu-Siemens Lifebook since 1 year, and have nothing to say. Everything ok, even the winmodem !

If you're interested in running Linux on laptop, visit:

http://www.linux-laptop.net/

 

[MikeLacey]

Carey,

Solaris 9 on intel

http://wwws.sun.com/software/solaris/intel/news/announcement.html

Mike
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"Experience is the comb that Nature gives us, after we are bald."

Is that a haiku?
I never could get the hang
of writing those things.

 

[careyarmst]

Hi Mike-

Thanks! Sometimes I am behind the curve I'm glad they've decided to support 9 on Intel - it's fun to play around with various O/Ss and I like Solaris. Tony Stewart did not hit me

 

[stankow]

Recently I try HP Omnibook XE34100 F4643H.
1.06 Celeron, 256MB/30GB, DVD, 1 serial port (important to me, to connect GPS sensor).
It runs super under SCO OpenServer 5.0.6 ! I will buy it.
Recognizes auto videocontroller, external mouse, everything.
Installation time less than 20 min.

Except network controller ((( Now already 8 hours I stick
to Internet trying to find PCMCIA controller for SCO openserver 5.0.6. Some manufacturers declared they have,
but in download area there is no 10/100 PCMCIA controllers.
Only 10 Mbps. If someone know SCO compatible PCMCIA controller, please, give sign to stan@noac.biz.
Thanks in advance.

Success, nwardez