[ Thanks to Werner
Heuser for this link. ]
From the author/contributor:
The Linux on Laptops Manufacturer Report Card has been updated.
A matrix of Original Equipment Manufacturers–OEM relations was
added, together with tips and tricks how to identify the original
laptop manufacturer. Also, a list of Linux laptop and PDA resellers
was added.
Unfortunately even in our times of Linux success, support by
laptop manufacturers is scarce, or–if provided–not very
helpful.
Though the marketing departments of some major manufacturers
have announced Linux support for their laptops, it was not
developed or silently dropped. Because of the rapid development
(every manufacturer creates new models almost every three months)
and the specific hardware of mobile computer devices and
accessories (see Linux Mobile Guide for details), it is important
to have current and reliable information about their Linux
compatibility.
A current example is Intel’s new Centrino technology. Though
there are many Linux laptop installation reports available already,
Intel still does not provide full Linux support yet…