On Thursday 04 November 2004 8:57 am, tom potts wrote:
Anyone know where I might be able to purchase a new laptop/notebook with Linux installed so M$ get none of my money? Preferably from this little backwater of a country but EU would do at a push Tom
I spent some time looking around today.
HP do one (NX5000) but it appears that this is not available in the UK (or at least HP partners like myself cannot get hold of it at the moment) anyway this is a half hearted attempt, as installed neither the intergrated wireless or the optional DVD+-RW drive function properly with HP's version of SuSE 9.1.
None of the other major manufacturers I deal with seem to be able to offer anything at the moment.
That leaves the only other option which is a "white label" OEM laptop. I used to sell these a coupe of years ago, they are generic machines that are then branded as per the reseller's request. But to be honest they can be more trouble than they are worth.
Ever thought about an Apple machine ? Good build quality, Good battery life and you never know you may even like OS X, I know you are still paying for an OS you don't really need but at least it is a good one.
You've got me thinking though and If I ever manage to source a supply of good quality Linux friendly laptops without paying MS tax I will be sure to post an offer to the list.