X20 Ubuntu + Used Price

[camdecoster]

I have two questions:

Will Ubuntu (or another Linux distro) install and run well on an X20?
How much is reasonable to pay for a used X20?

I am looking at one that is for sale at $190 with the following specifications:

Pentium 3 600MHz with Speed Step Technology
196M RAM
20G Hard Drive
PCMCIA port with 802.11b card installed
2 USB ports
Ethernet port
Modem port

One last question: can I install a wireless mini PCI card in an X20?

[qviri]

I'd recommend that you find out the screen resolution. X20s came with both 800*600 and 1024*768.

One last question: can I install a wireless mini PCI card in an X20?

Yes, but
a) you'll lose the internal wired network interface as well as the modem
b) you'll have to either disassemble the LCD and do some trial-and-error for best positioning of the antennas, or leave the antenna under the keyboard and get somewhat weaker reception.

[ajkula66]

And that's WAY too much money for an X20...

[camdecoster]

Thanks for the info.