[aclug-L] Re: Linux on Compaq Presario

[james l <james@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 11 Feb 2001, you wrote:
> My comment would be... DON'T EVER BUY A COMPAQ PRESARIO FOR ANY OPERATING
> SYSTEM EVER.
> 
> Presarios are just about the worst model of computer on the market today, in
> my opinion.  Better perhaps only than an eMachine.
> 
> In my experience as a technical support rep for Internet service, I've
> experienced many, many, many problems with Compaq Presarios.  (Packard Bells
> were worse, but they've gone out of business now, so don't count any more).
> 
> Some of the higher-end Compaqs machines aren't so bad (Deskpros, for
> instance), but still, I would avoid Compaq even then.
> 

Being the most vocal other-platform user, I would agree, high end compaq's
are the best in the world-Alphas.

Anyway, According to some emails I have seen even the compaq guys think they
are not good at all (making the words more polite). 

> If you must buy a name-brand system, get a Dell or Gateway.  If you can
> afford it, build your own computer, or have someone build one for you. 
> Business Computer Center Advantage Computer, Prologic, or myself (or
> probably many others in the Linux group) are good places I could recommend. 
> You'll pay more, but you'll get a much better computer.  It's definately
> worth the extra money if you can afford it.
> 
> 
> On Sun, Feb 11, 2001 at 08:06:53PM -0800, Maverick wrote:
> > 
> > Hi, all
> > 
> >    Does anyone have any comment install any
> > linux(Debian, redhat, or Mandrake) on Compaq Presario?
> >  
> >    I am thinking to get a Compaq Presario 7000US
> > model, which AMD K-7 1.2G, 128M, 80G HD, CDRW, and
> > DVD, Ethernet card, and modem. 
> >     
> >    I would like to know anyone out there using linux
> > on Compaq Presario encourt any problem? Install
> > expereince? Any suggestion or comments are welcome. 
> > 
> > TIA.
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Maverick
> > 
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