Linux Laptop

From: Chris Fitzpatrick <cfitz_at_nyob> Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:31:03 -0800 To: CODE4LIB_at_LISTSERV.ND.EDU

I just had a Howard Beale moment with Apple. I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore. 

I'm curious what people can suggest for linux laptop?
Any suggestions for distros and hardware? 

thanks. b,chris. 