“Users who do their computing on the go should do some research
before installing Linux on their laptop computers. Desktop PC users
these days can set up Linux on their machines with no more than a
few mouse clicks, and rightfully expect the software to run without
problem. But the partnership between the cost-free operating system
Linux and laptop computers is marked by a variety of niggling
problems.“Missing drivers are the main culprits. Driver incompatibilities
are less catastrophic for a PC than for a laptop computer. Whereas
swapping out a non-compatible graphics card is a fairly easy
operation for desktop PC users, it can be a difficult and costly
procedure for laptop users–if it is possible at all.“So users should fully investigate all compatibilities before
purchasing Linux. One way to do this is by using the information
resources available online. Among the many sites that focus on
installation of Linux on mobile end user devices are
www.mobilix.org and www.linux-laptop.net…”
Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.
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