[ale] linux and hp omnibook

[Arnold D. Robbins]

I'm getting ready to buy an HP omnibook laptop (P90, 16M, 12.G) active
matrix.  Has anyone put any kind of Linux on this successfully?  I'm
planning to get an external cd-rom drive, but have no idea yet what type
it is.  What should I be watching out for?  My goal would be to install
redhat on it either off the cd or from a network install. Also, any idea
what PCMCIA ethernet cards linux supports?

I'm like a total novice at PC / laptop stuff, so be gentle in your
responses...

Thanks,

Arnold Robbins		Star Imaging L.L.C.
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