| Used laptop computers are everywhere these days. | | | | operation of the laptop. One good alternative to a built |
| How can you sift through the mass of available used | | | | in operating system is to download and burn a copy of |
| laptop computers to narrow your search down to the | | | | Knoppix. Knoppix is a linux operating system that runs |
| right laptop for you? This is the second part of a | | | | off the CD-ROM drive instead of the hard drive. This |
| series of articles designed to give you a few | | | | allows you to test the laptop even if it doesn't have an |
| suggestions for your next purchase.Assuming you've | | | | operating system installed. You can find Knoppix at |
| done the visual inspection mentioned in part one, you're | | | | Power Up InspectionPower up the laptop if it already |
| ready to power up the laptop and do some more | | | | isn't on. Make sure to open the CD-ROM or |
| digging.Laptop Operating SystemDoes the laptop | | | | DVD-ROM drive that comes with the laptop. Look for |
| you're looking at come with an operating system? If | | | | USB ports and make sure they are in good repair. |
| not, it could be difficult for you to fully test the | | | | |