freebsd on netbook

[Polytropon]

On Thu, 20 May 2010 09:08:48 +0700, "Anh Ky Huynh" <xkyanh at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
> I intend to buy a netbook for convenience (for many remote jobs,
> a netbook seems to be enough) whose cost is around $400. I'd 
> like have freebsd on that netbook (oh, no linux, no windows, 
> please :-) but it's hard to choose a right one that works fine 
> (even with Ubuntu. See https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport/Machines/Netbooks.)

There are several ways to check. One that especially fits Netbooks
is to prepare an USB stick with a FreeBSD system on it. If possible,
test the Netbook you're intending to buy at a store. See if all the
components are compatible with FreeBSD.

Another way is to check the specifications published by the Netbook
manufacturer. Compare with the FreeBSD hardware list.

A third way is to check for recommendations what models are well
supporting FreeBSD. "FreeBSD on Netbook" is a good searching term
to start.

In any case, having the chance to actually try the Netbook with a
FreeBSD USB stick is the most secure way NOT to buy crap.



> Does anyone experience this problem? 

Not yet, luckily. :-)



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