> All I have to say is that the HP Omnibook 500 is probably the sweetest > little laptop I've ever used. Runs linux great, it's small, sturdy, and has > blue LED's. What more could you want? :) bring it to a TCLUG meeting sometime. :) I'm interested in taking a look at it. I personally like the look & feel of IBMs. I also think they're one of the more durable brands. (based on my experiences with field computers at the Dairy Herd Improvement Association. YMMV.) others will of course have differing opinions. to each their own. :) Carl Soderstrom -- Network Engineer Real-Time Enterprises (952) 943-8700