I'm graduating in April, but have been working in the call center / phone systems industry for over 12 months now. We write the software used in call centers and phone banking systems.
When I went through, elec eng students only did computing in 1st and 2nd year I think it becomes optional...
Thinkpad all the way!
My X40 runs debian very well, since IBM supports linux relatively well. Mine has the Atheros a/b/g wireless card which works perfectly with the madwifi linux drivers. Took a while to get the config right initially, but I use it every day. Most centrino based laptops should...
I don't see anyone here from the comp eng. POV.
The first thing to ask about microprocessor design is: where do you want to go with it? I don't think that there are many jobs in Oz.
I like to think that comp eng gives you the whole picture. When you run that app on your pc, do you want to...
For some eay installation instructions you might want to check out http://www.debianuniverse.com/readonline/
It's getting a little old, but all the X config is quick and easy using their method. Also, once it's up and running you should compile an optimised kernel - makes it significantly...