lxer.com— I am putting together a list of companies that sell pre-installed Linux and no-OS computers.It is aimed at the lower priced desktops and notebook/laptops.
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People don't "know" about linux when they go to a store and buy a computer, they find out when they get on the internet. Clearly it is too late at that time.@ zach - Digg users are quite capable of finding linux isos (the frontpage most days), they're also quite capable of finding a pc vendor that'll give them no or foss operating systems.
It is interesting to see this and could possibly have some impact to MS but have to wait and see what comes out with VISTA coz. Linux is not that cool with graphics. Just my opinion as I am using it all the time for my work. Linux is insanely stable but still when it comes to fun it is far behind Windows.Ketan <a class="user" href="http://www.eclassifieds4u.com">http://www.eclassifieds4u.com</a> -- Canada's Free Classified Ads Listing Site
@i440I don't think it would actually cost less, but it wouldn't surprise me if they eat some of the cost. I run a computer company as well (<a class="user" href="http://www.pugetsystems.com)">http://www.pugetsystems.com)</a> and I can tell you that selling systems with no OS or with Linux is MUCH more expensive for us to support. While I'm sure many Digg users here are capable and able to run Linux on their own, there are a HUGE number of people that *think* they can, and then end of taking up hours and hours of our tech support time with questions. We say "no software tech support" if you don't purchase Windows with the machines for this reason, but that doesn't stop people from asking anyhow, and in the spirit of excellent customer service, what are we supposed to do? Anyhow, just bringing another angle to the discussion...then vendor side of the picture!
You are an idiot. Some people like to install the OS(s) themselves. These technically inclined people are commonly called Geeks. They are generally harmless, but they must treated carefully and with respect, because you never know when they could hack your comp or mock you for your computer illerteracy.
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People don't "know" about linux when they go to a store and buy a computer, they find out when they get on the internet. Clearly it is too late at that time.@ zach - Digg users are quite capable of finding linux isos (the frontpage most days), they're also quite capable of finding a pc vendor that'll give them no or foss operating systems.
wordsofwisedumbJul 23, 2006
There is NO 1337 user that would touch Windows ME if they had a choice.
ketan9Jul 23, 2006
It is interesting to see this and could possibly have some impact to MS but have to wait and see what comes out with VISTA coz. Linux is not that cool with graphics. Just my opinion as I am using it all the time for my work. Linux is insanely stable but still when it comes to fun it is far behind Windows.Ketan <a class="user" href="http://www.eclassifieds4u.com">http://www.eclassifieds4u.com</a> -- Canada's Free Classified Ads Listing Site
digshitJul 23, 2006
Is there such a list for us Aussies?
cowboy22Jul 23, 2006
Very useful list. Thanks.
bobbybobingtonJul 23, 2006
@jammerdelray
jonbachJul 23, 2006
@i440I don't think it would actually cost less, but it wouldn't surprise me if they eat some of the cost. I run a computer company as well (<a class="user" href="http://www.pugetsystems.com)">http://www.pugetsystems.com)</a> and I can tell you that selling systems with no OS or with Linux is MUCH more expensive for us to support. While I'm sure many Digg users here are capable and able to run Linux on their own, there are a HUGE number of people that *think* they can, and then end of taking up hours and hours of our tech support time with questions. We say "no software tech support" if you don't purchase Windows with the machines for this reason, but that doesn't stop people from asking anyhow, and in the spirit of excellent customer service, what are we supposed to do? Anyhow, just bringing another angle to the discussion...then vendor side of the picture!
bobbybobingtonJul 23, 2006
You are an idiot. Some people like to install the OS(s) themselves. These technically inclined people are commonly called Geeks. They are generally harmless, but they must treated carefully and with respect, because you never know when they could hack your comp or mock you for your computer illerteracy.
galphanoreOct 9, 2006
Cool, it's good to know that the fastest way to get a linux user to explain how to get linux to do what windows does is to insult linux.
chandonAug 5, 2008
This is an urban legend. Dells tend to cost about $40 more with Windows compared to a similar Ubuntu box.