[PD] Computing advice for Pd outreach project

[Ivica Ico Bukvic]

Hi Kerry,

Hope all is well. FWIW, in L2Ork we use HP dm1z 4xxx series. I would 
advise using a version with integrated Intel HD graphics card, as fglrx 
driver is not as stable as I would like it to be (it's ok but not 
perfect). Main concerns are:

1) sometimes wireless fails to connect (if you are looking to use 
lowlatency kernel, I would recommend using open source driver to avoid 
xruns caused by the proprietary one but that also means it can be 
sometimes finicky), and

2) *if* you opt for cheaper AMD APU, suspend sometimes does not resume 
with the proprietary flgrx driver (this is why I don't recommend Intel 
version over AMD).

These run typically around $3-400 per laptop.

HTH

Best,

Ico

On 7/16/2015 2:42 AM, Kerry Hagan wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I run Pd Vanilla on a MacBook Pro, so I am at a loss here...
>
> I'm looking for the lowest-range laptop running a flavour of Linux to 
> install Pd Vanilla needed for a specific use described below. As I've 
> never purchased this, I'm looking for hive-mind experience.
>
> I don't need heavy hitting power, because it will be for outreach 
> groups (kids from disadvantaged areas). We won't get into extremely 
> intensive patching. I'm happy with built-in stereo out. The more 
> laptops I can afford on a €12,000 grant (minus speakers, projectors 
> and screens for the actual art installation) the better. At this 
> stage, I just need to get quotes for the Irish Arts Council funding 
> application.
>
> What laptop? What Linux distribution? Any gotchas I need to worry 
> about (sound card issues, etc.)?
>
> Enquiring minds want to know...
>
> Cheers,
>
> Kerry
>
>
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Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A.
Associate Professor
Computer Music
ICAT Senior Fellow
Director -- DISIS, L2Ork
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