Richard schreef:
Well yes, but where the computer is from, they don't know exactly free
software and they are not really interested in. I can be glad if the
computer is compatible to linux.
My think is, i you by a computer somewhere, you can't really check all
the hardware in it, if you are not an expert.
So free software, can hit here to a wall, because you can only by what
you can get.
What you could do is burn gNewSense to a disc [1], go to the computer
store, give them the disc and say "I want a computer that works with
this software". So instead of spending hours searching through vague
hardware specifications yourself and then praying that you bought the
right stuff you put the burden on the retailer. And if you have a choice
in computer hardware retailers nearby you can just pick the one that
provides you with the best working configuration, making sure that the
other ones know why you didn't choose for them.
If your only options are online shops then you can at least send them an
email explaining your needs. You could also try sending them a gNewSense
disc via snail mail, accompanied with a letter explaining it. I'm sure
that would get you some attention.
And even if none of these things get you better hardware immediately, it
will at least make those shops aware that there are more consumers like
you out there. So they will consider offering more free software
friendly hardware in the future. It they aren't interested in Free
software now, you as a consumer have the power to make them interested.
[1] Maybe Trisquel would be better suited for this purpose.
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