Favorite out-of-the-box accessible Linux laptops?

[Linux for blind general discussion]

The machine wasn't bought, it had been used for windows earlier.  We tried
updating service packs for windows on the machine first and when that
failed, I then failed to install linux on the machine.


On Sun, 23 Jan 2022, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:

> That, my friend is why you do research before you buy.
>
>
> Example, most all HP machines will take Linux, no issue. Lenovo ThinkPads are
> known for being ideal for installing Linux. I've never run across a newer Del
> which doesn't run Linux like a champ.
>
>
> Just look for something well known and in your budget and google it's
> moddle+Linux like so.
>
>
> "Example HP laptop+Fedora"
>
>
> You will almost certainly find the info you are looking for.
>
>
> I've always believed, if you want your system to work the way you want, either
> use a fresh install you do yourself of a distro "you" like, in my case Slint,
> or build it yourself, Arch or Gentoo, if you like.
>
>
> Warm regards,
>
> Brandt Steenkamp
>
> Sent from the Slint machine using Thunderbird
>
> On 2022/01/23 11:34, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
> > Well now, that just depends on what brand and model of laptop comes your
> > way.  I remember a Dell Dimension 1550 that wouldn't install linux on it
> > at all.  The retirement program I'm with subsequently trashed that laptop
> > as a result of that failure.
> > Not all of the older laptops will take linux and perhaps some of the newer
> > laptops won't take linux either.
> > Some people prefer not to gamble.
> >
> >
> > On Sun, 23 Jan 2022, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
> >
> >> I have never bought a laptop that comes with Linux pre installed, why
> >> should
> >> I, when I can just do it myself, and then install everything I want/need in
> >> a
> >> system.
> >>
> >>
> >> My favorite machine thus far would be my Huawei MateBook D15. It has a very
> >> nice, grate, big keyboard, yes, also a rather large screen, but what can
> >> you
> >> do? The battery is also reasonable.
> >>
> >> Warm regards,
> >>
> >> Brandt Steenkamp
> >>
> >> Sent from the Slint machine using Thunderbird
> >>
> >> On 2022/01/23 00:12, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
> >>> Well,
> >>> For me it was always either the HP Pavillion or the Dell Satellite models.
> >>> Relatively easy to use, come with standard options and a nice big
> >>> keyboard.
> >>> Yes, I have large hands. And yes, like you, screen size isn?t important to
> >>> me. Still, with a larger screen there is video capability that can be
> >>> retasked easily enough. Also, since most laptops often use screen size as
> >>> a
> >>> depending factor, a larger one will have the advantage of a larger
> >>> keyboard.
> >>>
> >>> -Eric
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> On Jan 22, 2022, at 1:16 PM, Linux for blind general discussion
> >>>> <blinux-list at redhat.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> I am looking for a Linux machine to use in graduate CS courses. I
> >>>> probably
> >>>> want Ubuntu or another common distro that comes with the screen reader (I
> >>>> assume Orca) and other a11y stuff already installed. I like small, light
> >>>> laptops (since I don't use the screen) that have decent memory and
> >>>> battery
> >>>> life. Which machines are your favorites.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks for the tip on VmWare the other day, BTW.
> >>>>
> >>>> Amanda[0]
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