[HLUG] Linux Laptop

[Julian Robbins]

Although not really part of your question, if you want to check compability
then the hardware compatability list on the ubuntu site is execellent

Julian
On Dec 11, 2011 3:17 PM, "Pete Linnell" <info at lifespacedesign.co.uk> wrote:

> Hi Steve,
>
> Stirling XS, Morgan, etc offer refurb laptops with no OS installed. Also
> you have the option of buying something on ebay with no hdd; or of
> contacting suitable community based IT recycling groups like our chums at
> Bristol Wireless.
>
> There is no price advantage for retailers to offer a non window$ OS
> because of the pre-loaded trial SW they get paid to include, so there is
> basically no opportunity for punters to buy brand new kit which is OS free.
>
> PLEASE someone prove me wrong :)
> Pete H@
>
> On 11/12/11 15:09, Steve Horsfield wrote:
>
>> I know this is a path well trod, but bear with me. I am trying to buy a
>> laptop - not for me I hasten to add. The only suitable offering I have
>> found with linux pre-installed is a 15.6" Lenovo from Linux Emporium in
>> Coventry for £ 535. Alternatively I could walk into PC World and pick up
>> an
>> equivalent Dell, for example, for £400 and overwrite the Microsoft OS. Is
>> there actually no way to realize the advantage of an open source operating
>> system?
>>
>> Steve Horsfield
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