This document is about installing Linux on laptops. It describes a way of squeezing a large Linux distribution into a very small space, citing two specific machines as examples. It includes installation and configuration examples and a list of net resources. In many instances, laptops can become a desktop replacement.
Laptops often use specialized hardware, hence finding a driver can be more difficult.
Laptops are often used in changing environments, so there is a need for multiple configurations and additional security strategies. This document describes how to install Linux on a Compaq 1800-XL181. Howto Installing Linux on a NEC Versa 6060 Laptop. This document explains installation of Linux on Sony VAIO computers. I will refer to the computer as the 3010 or the Portege throughout.