OT: Hardware opinions sought

[Serge]

Anne Wilson wrote:

>>Will he be running Linux or Windows?
>>
> 
> Initially, Windows.  I hope to get him doing some work at least on Linux 
> during the summer break.  At the moment, though, we don't know whether the 
> coursework will be Windows, Unix, or a mix of both.

You should be able to find out from the uni or the lecturer what 
platform they are using, try to contact them.