Linux on Laptops and NoteBooks with Detachable Screens or Keyboards

See here for Linux on Tablet PCs aka WebPads.

Survey Laptops

COMPAQ: Concerto

This model was manufactured in 1994 and has a detachable screen. It features also a pen input device. You may find further information about Linux on these machines at:

• Compaq Concerto

Fujitsu-Siemens: Celsius Mobile H

This machines made by Fujitsu-Siemens has a detachable keyboard. It's connected to the main machine via BlueTooth port. I couldn't check it's Linux capabilities yet.

Siemens: Scenic Mobile 800

This machine has a detachable keyboard. It's connected via an IrDA port. I couldn't check it's Linux capabilities yet. You may find further information about Linux on this and another Scenic Mobile model at:

• Siemens Scenic Mobile 360C
• Linux on the Scenic Mobile 800

Selfmade Solutions

Sorry but I just have the idea to shape such a machine by mself. But currently I don't have a solution. There are foldable keyboards (e.g. the Stowaway^(tm) from Targus ) and mini keyboards (e.g. the HappyHacker(TM) from PFU America Inc.) available.

Resources

• news group: comp.sys.pen
• DirectFB (see the mailing list archiv about drivers for touchscreens)
• survey of touchscreen laptops and notebooks with Linux
• Linux on so-called Tablet PCs aka WebPads