Thanks for the replies, everyone. Very helpful.
I found a Latitude E6540 on the Dell Outlet with these specs: Processor: Intel Core 4th Generation i7-4800MQ Processor (2.70GHz, 6M Cache)...
I used to spend a fair bit of time on this site, but haven't logged in for years (college, got married, had a baby, etc). Still have my Vostro...
One other factor is that enthusiasts like myself often recommend/install Ubuntu for their friends or family. So sometimes enthusiasts radiate a...
Got my old Vostro 1400 running again with a $60 parts laptop that included 3 OEM adapters and 2 batteries (one 9-cell :D)! The exterior of my...
Running Xubuntu 12.04 on the laptop in my signature, no complaints so far. :rolleyes:
Xubuntu 12.04 on the new laptop, a Vostro 3555! :) [IMG]
Take it easy, there. While for many people, as you said, using Linux is not a question of the price tag, for some people it is just that. So let's...
Isn't it refreshing after Unity? Nice wallpaper, by the way. :rolleyes:
This is what I've always done. It really doesn't hurt to have it as a dual-boot option, or at least keep the disc around. And, as has been pointed...
I know...school is insanely busy. :rolleyes: So you're using Scientific Linux these days? Is this the one? You finally going to settle down from...
If you're a student, Microsoft will cut you a deal. And I've picked up Win XP on eBay for cheap. But yeah, random sites offering that kind of...
Looks nice; I should mess around with conky again. :rolleyes:
Oh, man. It's been a while.
I finally got sick of Ubuntu's Unity theme and the Gnome 3 alternative, so I switched to Xubuntu. I have my freedom back now. Loving it. :cool:...
It's Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday! :D
New desktop, and finally a background picture I can claim to have taken myself. Took this shot today on a backcountry spring drive. :cool:...
Here's the situation: My Vostro 1400 is a great machine, but its 3-year warranty is up, and I don't know how long components will last. I've...
Thanks, glad to hear it! :D
Thanks, that's reassuring, seeing as I already bought it. :rolleyes: Gaming with the 1080p ratio and the glossy screen were my main concerns,...
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