I want to build a laptop and install ubuntu what are the specs I would need on the laptop for it to run ok

I want to use it in a school

 what kind of mother board should I use we want to set
this up in a school.
--- Roberto Sarrionandia
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> Your question #17340 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/17340
>
> Status: Open => Answered
>
> Roberto Sarrionandia proposed the following answer:
> Hi Steven,
>
> Building a laptop isn't really possible. You might
> want to consider
> Dell's preinstalled options
>
> http://www.ubuntu.com/dell
>
> However, about 10gb of sace on he disc is fine for
> Ubuntu, it all depends on what you want to store of
> course.
> 256mb of ram should run it, but 512 or 1gb would be
> best.
> Intel wireless devices seem to function the best and
> are used by most Ubuntu laptops. Avoid ATI graphics
> cards on the laptop, Intel and Nvidia cards work
> well.
>
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