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          Werner
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          Heuser
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          wehe@snafu.de
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          Werner
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          Heuser
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      Linux Laptop-HOWTO
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      1999-12-02
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          1999-12-02
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          2.2
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      linux,laptop
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    <description created="2000-02-17">
      Laptops are different from desktops/towers. They use
      certain hardware such as PCMCIA cards, infrared
      ports, batteries, docking stations. Often their
      hardware is more limited (e.g. disk space, CPU
      speed), though the performance gap is becoming
      smaller. In many instances, laptops can become a
      desktop replacement. Hardware support for Linux (and
      other operating systems) on laptops is sometimes more
      limited (e.g. graphic chips, internal modems).
      Laptops often use specialized hardware, hence finding
      a driver can be more difficult. Laptops are often
      used in changing environments, so there is a need for
      multiple configurations and additional security
      strategies. Though there are laptop related HOWTOs
      available already, this HOWTO contains a concise
      survey of laptop related documents. Also, laptop
      related Linux features, such as installation methods
      for laptops (via PCMCIA, without CD drive, etc.),
      laptop hardware features and configurations for
      different (network) environments are described.
      Besides there are some notes on PDAs, Handheld PCs
      and other mobile computer devices (digital cameras,
      cellular phones, calculators). And though some
      caveats Linux is a better choice for laptops, than
      most other operating systems. Because it supports
      numerous installation methods, works in many
      heterogenoues environments and needs smaller
      resources.
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      HOWTO
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        Global
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        Linux
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