On Wed, 10 Jul 2002, at 3:20pm, Greg Kettmann wrote: > Any thoughts on sites that might host this for a month or so?
What, IBM doesn't have a web server you can use? ;-) (J/K) > We assume (dangerous word) that Linux is used far more on Thinkpads than > our current shipping numbers (very, very low) would imply, but we're > trying to document that. I think your thoughts are likely on-target. Consider the following: - Many Linux users like to buy "pre-owned" equipment, and install Linux in an "after market" configuration. - Many Linux users are both computer-savvy and picky, and thus want to do their own OS installs, regardless of Windows or Linux. - In a corporate setting where Linux is being used, the corporate IT guys will likely be doing their own OS installs. - Many Linux laptops will end up in a dual-boot configuration. All of those contribute to the fact that Linux "pre-loads" currently do not show up on the corporate radar to any great extent, but there is still a strong demand for Linux-compatible hardware. Indeed, as long as you publish specifications and make sure your hardware is open, the Linux community will generally do your support and marketing for you. All you have to do is let us help you. > BTW, this is NOT an IBM sponsored nor supported activity. Simply us doing > what we think is right. For which I, and doubtless many others, thank you. -- Ben Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> | The opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not | | necessarily represent the views or policy of any other person, entity or | | organization. All information is provided without warranty of any kind. | ***************************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the text 'unsubscribe gnhlug' in the message body. *****************************************************************
