I had a Lenovo Thinkpad Series 3 which was on the approved list. Unfortunately the network card went bad. I know that you can't use brand new computers but how old should it be? The computer I had I suspect had windows 7 on it. I'm planning to buy a new one because my other laptop is only six months old. I don't want to buy something too old because it probably wont last long but I'm afraid too get somethiing too new. I checked the compatible list and there wasn't a lot of choices. I know Dell has a lot of computers that support linux but when I called HP they no longer support linux except on their desktops. I know Linux is Not FreeBSD but I felt I had a batter chance of fiinding one that is compatible. I really want to find a good computer because FreeBSD is my favorite Operating system. I'd really like some advice. Thanks