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Originally Posted by llama64
Just a bit of caution:
If you're considering Linux, do your homework on the wireless card support for a laptop. All distributions of linux struggle with wireless cards so be sure you can get some drivers for your chosen laptop before you go that route.
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That's a fairly outdated issue now. Wireless used to be a problem on Linux, but not so much anymore, especially with all brand new hardware. I've installed Ubuntu on a bunch of laptops lately and the wireless card has never been an issue.
And on the Linux topic, if you don't need Windows at all you can consider buying a laptop with Linux pre-loaded. You'll save a hundred bucks on the windows "tax" (ie the cost of the operating system).
I run several Linux only machines, and haven't had much of a problem living without Windows. But I don't play any PC games either. And its not like Vista is horrible (provided you have good hardware), I'd just don't find the cost of it worthwhile for my needs.