Lap Top Computer as CNC Controller

I'm lurking trying to learn about homemade DROs and CNC to see if I want to
modify my Millrite. Would a Lap Top Pentium be a suitable machine for this
application? I have a very small shop and a lap top would sure solve the
space problem.

Regards,

Donald A. Rothfuss
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 232-4397
redfoot@...