I agree. I did a buildup as a test and the price is still reasonable.
Mark Chandler wrote:
Great tip! Thanks! I've been looking for a way to get an unencumbered
laptop for a while.
Thanks also to Peter C for the same tip.
Phil Scarratt wrote:
Howard Lowndes wrote:
I have yet to see any lappies advertised with Linux installed outside
of the US. I just checked a couple of AU Linux sites and they don't
have anything. I know my own wholesaler only supplies with Winders
installed.
Dell - nothing but XP on lappies.
IBM - they no longer sell lappies, since they sold that arm to Lenevo
Novell - don't sell lappies
A few years back someone did get the price reduced in AU by getting
the supplier to cancel the Winders install, but it was a battle. I
think he got $15 off, IIRC.
Pioneer Computers sell their own branded laptops with linux
installed....or they used to. www.pioneercomputers.com.au
No idea quality or otherwise, having never used their laptops.
Fil
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