Re: [SLUG] DIY laptop

From: Eben King (eben01@verizon.net)
Date: Sat Jun 23 2007 - 10:45:45 EDT


On Sat, 23 Jun 2007, Daniel Jarboe wrote:

>> > > I guess Dell isn't selling a linux laptop...??
>> >
>> > Not AFAICT. And the maternal unit would use that other OS anyway.
>
> Actually, Dell is selling Ubuntu systems now (including laptops) through
> their home & home office division. Here's
> one<http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&kc=6V440&l=en&oc=DNCWEL1&s=dhs>,
> for example. There are also a number of other places to buy prebuilt
> laptops with linux installed (for more money).
>
> I know you were asking about DIY and a non-Linux OS, but saw this factual
> error and thought it was worth correcting for those reading a LUG list who
> are interested in these kinds of things.

Noted, thanks. I knew it was one of the big vendors, but either they don't
bother to publicize it well, or maybe they only offer it on a line (or
lines) I didn't look at.

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