Re: [SLUG] New lappy success!

["afries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <afries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> So if anyone has been wondering what makes for a painless
> Linux+Lappy  combination, I highly recommend the HP NC6230
> with Ubuntu/Kubuntu. Note  though, this lappy comes
> standard with the evil Broadcom Wifi chipset - I  ordered
> mine specifically with the IPW2200BG Wifi as I knew it was
> supported  under Linux. Supoort those whose support F/OSS!

Congratulations on painless transition! I'm just curious who
did you buy this laptop from?  Because I just visited HP's
online store and they don't even seem to sell this model
(the closest I found was Compaq nc6220) and they don't
provide any options regarding wifi chipsets...