Hi,
On 6/17/07, Siddhesh Poyarekar siddhesh.poyarekar@gmail.com wrote:
Acer has introduced a new range of notebooks starting at under Rs. 20,000. You can check out its features here:
http://www.acer.co.in/products/notebooks/aspire3680.html
And while you're at it, look for the line at the bottom of the page, which
says:
"The Linux that is pre-loaded is a free version and would have limited functionality until another operating system is installed"
Now, does that mean that some drivers are not available on Linux or is it simply negative marketing for Linux?
Has anyone tried out the pre-loaded Linux distribution or installed another distribution on this particular model (Acer 3680) ? I am thinking of buying it -- seems to be economical and suited to my requirements but my primary concern is Linux compatibility. Kindly share your experiences and reports.
The local vendor tells me the WLAN card is by Atheros.
Another thing about marketing --- look out for small prints --- the price is more than what catches your eye !
Regards, Sourabh