I would like to buy a Hewlett-Packard laptop (with Intel CPU) with BSD as an OS; AND...

[compcent at mail.com]

Hello FreeBSD Hardware - 


I would like to buy a Hewlett-Packard laptop (with Intel CPU) with BSD as an OS; AND that is compatible 
with a Verizon Air Card (USB port) for internet access.  


Several years ago, I tried to install FreeBSD from downloaded discs onto a PC.  Later, I bought 
the FreeBSD 5.2.1 ? software, and tried to load in on a PC.  It booted, but didn't work.  


Best Buy’s “Geek Squad” doesn't want to get involved with a FreeBSD install.  I will call Fry's.    


1.  If anyone is using FreeBSD on a HP / Intel laptop, what is the Model No. of your HP laptop, and what version of BSD are you using?   I would hope that there is a newer model that is still for sale.  


2.  Better yet, - Who can configure an HP / Intel laptop w/ BSD for sale?  ( further discussion required... )  
     Would consider used / refurbished if dependable & the price is right.  


 - Compatible with Verizon Air Card preferred / required; AND needs Wi-Fi  
 - Prefer DVD player / CD-ROM burner 
 - A couple of USB ports 
 - Simple desktop / simple text menu ok 
 - Web browser, prefer Opera 
 - Word processor - prefer WordPerfect - 5.1 compatible , and/or newer WP; 
     or, a BSD word processor with macros // Open Office as last resort    
 - GIMP for graphics, works for me 
 - Optional - HTML Web editor - shareware or inexpensive 
 - A (non-MS) DOS partition on the hard drive - optional 
 - Restore / start-up disc, and an image-shot of the hard drive  
 - Program to read / make .pdf files -  (One poster suggested alternative to Adobe...??)  
 - Basic speaker 
 - Best virus / maleware protection (suggestions)  
 - Laptop Owner's manual - optional 


FYI - I live in Sacramento, CA USA area.  I expect to be in San Francisco, - this Saturday, Jan 23, 2010.  
Are there any good BSD techs / computer shops in the Sacramento area; or in the SF Bay area?  


** Thanks for any suggestions / info!  


compcent at mail.com


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