[clue-tech] Linux newbie needs suggestions for hardware purchase and Linux installation

[Brian Gibson]

pre-installed Ubuntu
http://www.dell.com/open/

more options than Dell and a local business
http://www.system76.com/ 



--- Diane Williams <willydlw at comcast.net> wrote:

> I want to learn Linux and am planning to buy a
> computer system in December
> and want to install Linux. I am an electrical
> engineering/computer science
> student who needs to learn Linux and some open
> source robotics software
> called Player Stage / Gazebo.
> 
>  
> 
> I need to purchase a system with Nvidia graphics
> because that is what the
> robotics software supports. Other users of this
> software have convinced me
> to use Ubuntu.
> 
>  
> 
> I am thinking of purchasing a desktop system to
> install this at home and
> adding a laptop so that I can also work at school. I
> know absolutely nothing
> about Linux. I would like to purchase the equipment
> before your next
> installfest, so that I may attend.
> 
>  
> 
> Does anyone have any suggestions of what type of
> hardware I will need and
> any laptops that will work with Ubuntu? Any
> suggestions at all to get me
> started will be much appreciated.
> 
>  
> 
> Thank you.
> 
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