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

[Linux for blind general discussion]

Sounds like a Secure boot issue.


Even with Secure Boot enabled, you should be able to install Ubuntu.


Warm regards,

Brandt Steenkamp

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On 2022/01/23 13:42, Linux for blind general discussion wrote:
> 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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