Re: [newbie] No-one uses Linux, says Microsoft

[Rog]

On Fri, 15 Jun 2001 17:35:31 -0600, you wrote:

>On Fri, 15 Jun 2001, you wrote:
>> That is now changing with some of the big computer companies, including
>> Dell. They offer the option to have Linux or Windows installed.
>
>Dell does offer Linux or windows on their server line, nut not on desktops or 
>laptops.  At least that is what they told me when i bought my Lattitude CPx.  
>Their service agreement does not cover a linux machine, and if you even 
>install it as a dual boot, it will void your service policy.  

I have a Compaq, and one day needed to call their customer
support...the guy I spoke with was pretty cool, so I asked him if they
supported a machine if I was to install Linux on, as a dual-boot
system. His reply was pretty funny - he said "no, we don't support
that...."

and continued, with a nudge and a wink in his tone:

"...IF YOU TELL US!"

peace,

Rog

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