Question about processor with new Lindows Laptop

[LordRaiden]

This is just a general question about the processor that comes with the new Lindows Laptop PC that was just recently featured on Slashdot. The processor listed is a 933mhz Via C3. Does anyone know what kind of processor this is? Is it an x86 compatible processor? Will windows or other versions of linux/bsd run on it? I don't like lindows, but I love Freebsd. So I'd wipe it and switch to Freebsd once I got it. I just need to know what it will run.

Also, does anyone know what make/model this laptop is? In case I need to run windows on it at some point in the future, I want to be able to find the drivers for it. Also, what's the quality of the system? Thanks for the info guys.

 

[ElFenix]

attempted to reply in OT and it got moved before i could do anything... mods are quick today

the via c3 is an x86 processor, the 933 version is about as fast as a celeron 500 or 600. you can run any kind of x86 software you want on it and it should work.

wow, that thing doesn't weight anything. i haven't seen the design so maybe someone else knows the ODM for it

 

[LordRaiden]

It's an Enote Laptop PC, but the only thing I can find on the web about Enote is some stupid electronic notepad for the Department of Energy.

 

[majewski9]

The via C3 sure is a dissappointment in that machine. Shoot 799 will get me a used Athlon notebook w/ windows.

 

[LordRaiden]

It would? Where could I find one of these?

 

[human2k]

Your better off getting a ECS Ibuddie with a celery 1.1ghz at newegg or mwave for under $700. Just spend $50 extra on a copy of Win98SE or d/l it off kazaa😉.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: human2k
Your better off getting a ECS Ibuddie with a celery 1.1ghz at newegg or mwave for under $700. Just spend $50 extra on a copy of Win98SE or d/l it off kazaa😉.

You mean just to evaluate it right? 'cause pirating software is illegal and not tolerated here 😉