On 6/23/07, Eben King <eben01@verizon.net> wrote:
> 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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