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Re: Ubuntu laptops and desktops I took a quick look at their laptops. Bloody ridiculous. I'm not paying a 65% premium simply for the "privilege" of having FOSS support.
Generally speaking all it takes is a few minutes of research at »linux-laptop.net/ and »tuxmobil.org/ and I can generally narrow down to a make and model that will work as its supposed to with a FREE AS IN BEER OS.
System76's cheapest laptop is about $250 higher than something comparable from Acer and I've found from experience that Acer machines generally run swimmingly with Linux. At least my last 6 machines have.
Seriously anyone who pays a 65% premium just to have a free OS installed on his system at the factory should have his head examined. |
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Paradise Valley, AZ | They used to use sager for their laptops, but a few months ago they changed, not sure what they use now, looks like ASUS. The sagers command a good premium. They were decently priced.
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said by lugnut :Seriously anyone who pays a 65% premium just to have a free OS installed on his system at the factory should have his head examined.
Absolutely. I have two Dell's, one is 5-6 years old now, one is one year. Both run flawlessly using any flavor of Linux I've put on them. The technology is so generic these days, the less expensive ones with a decent warranty are just as good as the top dollar ones. Hit the Dell Outlet with a coupon or when they are having a sale, and you can get a very good buy.
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