On 10/15/07, Ajitabh Pandey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I would buy that and install linux myself.
Not every one can do this. Even there are many, who are just users. They cannot install any OS. Even if you influence someone to use Linux, and on finding one vendor supporting it, one will go to other way. > Companies giving linux as pre-installed (not sure about big names like > Dell and Lenevo) think that they are doing a specialized job and hence > charge a premium for it. This is going to do more harm then good for > GNU/Linux. Agree. > People will prefer to buy windows based as they will be > cheaper. Things should be otherway round. Linux loaded PC/Laptop should be cheaper. Second part is media, and visibility. Company ( http://www.acer.co.in/products/notebooks/tm6292.html ) selling Linux pre-loaded Laptop says: 1) Acer recommends genuine Windows Vista(r) Business. 2)Ask for Genuine M$ software. 3) " ***The Linux that is pre-loaded is a free version and would have limited functionality until another operating system is installed" Don't know which other OS? M$window or RedHat. Is there no Free Linux OS, which can be used? http://www.zyxware.com/articles/2007/09/22/hardware/acer-laptop-sept-2007/ sells Linux loaded laptops (lowend), higher ends are with M$'s OS. Even its lowend Linux loaded laptop photo shows M$Vista's logo. Under such an environment, how a non-techie can dare to buy Linux preloaded PC? -- H.S.Rai ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ _______________________________________________ Linux-india-general mailing list Linux-india-general@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-india-general
