[Tfug] ubuntu

[Claude Rubinson]

On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 10:42:54AM -0700, Ryan Cresawn wrote:
> You might want to consider the Panasonic Toughbook line of laptops.
> >From this URL:
> 
> http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/fully-rugged-computers.asp
> 
> {{{
> Fully Rugged
> 
> The toughest line of Toughbook laptops: they are certified to
> withstand shocks, spills, vibrations, dust, extreme temperatures and
> anything else you can throw at it. They take a beating, so your
> business doesn't.
> }}}
> 
> I'm not sure how well Linux runs on these laptops.  I don't know
> anyone who owns one.  I wonder if the author of the clause "anything
> else you can throw at it" considered hammers.

Linux supports the Toughbook.  See:
http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/9908
http://emperorlinux.com/mfgr/panasonic/

C.