I work for futureshop which is a Canadian company owned by bestbuy. I keep waiting for the day that we start selling ubuntu or computers preloaded with some flavor of linux. I hope this is a step in that direction. Knowing the attitudes of the type of people that shop there this is really the only way they will give Ubuntu half the chance it deserves. Edit: as well we will install it for only $100 cad.
People are not paying Best Buy $200+ because they can't do the install themselves, they are paying because they don't want to do it. I call it stupidity. Don't tear on Best Buy for capitalizing on stupidity.
The price of $20 is too low. But, better to get Ubuntu into the market and get exposure than not.Having Ubuntu for sale on the shelves helps increase Ubuntu Linux awareness.I would much rather see a longer support period and a higher price - or better still - a good, solid, reliable PC with Ubuntu pre-installed at a reasonable price.Most people don't have a clue that Ubuntu is "like Windows" - so, seeing a $20 box will likely look more like a single inexpensive software program to most people.Having Ubuntu Linux pre-installed ensures that Ubuntu works with all the PC's internal hardware components (video, sound card, and so on) and this will reduce user frustration.If you need to learn how to use Ubuntu Linux, have a look at my Ubuntu Linux Book Blog at:<a class="user" href="http://www.UbuntuLinuxBookBlog.com">http://www.UbuntuLinuxBookBlog.com</a>This Ubuntu Linux Book is being developed as a "Blog to Book" project to create Linux training materials for Ubuntu Linux. You can contribute to an Ubuntu Linux book!And if you want to get Ubuntu Linux video tutorial training go to:<a class="user" href="http://www.iLearnLinux.com/Ubuntu-Linux">http://www.iLearnLinux.com/Ubuntu-Linux</a> Clyde Boom, <a class="user" href="http://www.iLearnLinux.com">http://www.iLearnLinux.com</a>The Easy Linux Training Guy ;) - Easy, self-paced Linux training - in Plain English!
I sell the real ubuntu cd brand new for $10 and $5 for each additional cd with free shipping so if any of you guys are interested then just give me an e-mail at stevenx1986x@insightbb.com I have 97 left. By the way i'm not trying to advertise i'm just trying to get a few of these off my hands and hook you guys up with a better price i just dont want to have to throw these away*version (Ubuntu 8.10 x86 desktop version)
therealtomaJul 8, 2008
So... the old joke about "If it doesnt work, ask for your money back" will no longer be that relevant... :( Good night, sweet prince.
carrtoonistJul 8, 2008
I work for futureshop which is a Canadian company owned by bestbuy. I keep waiting for the day that we start selling ubuntu or computers preloaded with some flavor of linux. I hope this is a step in that direction. Knowing the attitudes of the type of people that shop there this is really the only way they will give Ubuntu half the chance it deserves. Edit: as well we will install it for only $100 cad.
osaharJul 8, 2008
so...how do you pronounce 'Ubuntu' ???
carv3rJul 9, 2008
People are not paying Best Buy $200+ because they can't do the install themselves, they are paying because they don't want to do it. I call it stupidity. Don't tear on Best Buy for capitalizing on stupidity.
ssamJul 10, 2008
This done in partnership with canonical <a class="user" href="http://digg.com/linux_unix/Canonical_and_Valusoft_bring_Ubuntu_plus_support_to_Best_Buy">http://digg.com/linux_unix/Canonical_and_Valusoft_ ...</a>
serenityflexedJul 14, 2008
I think you mean the GPL.The day Best Buy violates a GNU... well, let's just not go there.
boomerz37Jul 22, 2008
The price of $20 is too low. But, better to get Ubuntu into the market and get exposure than not.Having Ubuntu for sale on the shelves helps increase Ubuntu Linux awareness.I would much rather see a longer support period and a higher price - or better still - a good, solid, reliable PC with Ubuntu pre-installed at a reasonable price.Most people don't have a clue that Ubuntu is "like Windows" - so, seeing a $20 box will likely look more like a single inexpensive software program to most people.Having Ubuntu Linux pre-installed ensures that Ubuntu works with all the PC's internal hardware components (video, sound card, and so on) and this will reduce user frustration.If you need to learn how to use Ubuntu Linux, have a look at my Ubuntu Linux Book Blog at:<a class="user" href="http://www.UbuntuLinuxBookBlog.com">http://www.UbuntuLinuxBookBlog.com</a>This Ubuntu Linux Book is being developed as a "Blog to Book" project to create Linux training materials for Ubuntu Linux. You can contribute to an Ubuntu Linux book!And if you want to get Ubuntu Linux video tutorial training go to:<a class="user" href="http://www.iLearnLinux.com/Ubuntu-Linux">http://www.iLearnLinux.com/Ubuntu-Linux</a> Clyde Boom, <a class="user" href="http://www.iLearnLinux.com">http://www.iLearnLinux.com</a>The Easy Linux Training Guy ;) - Easy, self-paced Linux training - in Plain English!
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xiangxianniDec 21, 2008
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mikusdFeb 15, 2009
dugg. just because.
stevenx1986xApr 30, 2009
I sell the real ubuntu cd brand new for $10 and $5 for each additional cd with free shipping so if any of you guys are interested then just give me an e-mail at stevenx1986x@insightbb.com I have 97 left. By the way i'm not trying to advertise i'm just trying to get a few of these off my hands and hook you guys up with a better price i just dont want to have to throw these away*version (Ubuntu 8.10 x86 desktop version)