Should non-Linux related Operating Systems be discussed onLinuxSA? (Was RE: Looming vista)

[Novensiles divi Flamen]

On Tuesday 10 October 2006 13:01, Ian wrote:
> Perhaps one way to counter the hidden cost of the OS we ( as in Linux
> advocates ) could perhaps develop a listing of dealers willing to sell
> computers showing cost of hardware + cost of extra bits - like the OS.
> We could get Linux Australia to generate a survey of major suppliers/
> dealers and publicise results?
>
Extend it to a list of dealers that actually sell computers without doze and 
that would be *really* useful. I tried in vain to buy a laptop without 
Windows - most retailers look at you as if you are crazy or a pirate. For 
desktops I can easily build my own, but not laptops. I know you can order 
them from overseas, but I prefer to buy locally in case something goes wrong. 

Almost a year ago I spoke to Dell about getting a system without windows - 
they will do a limited range. Some of their servers and (from memory) some of 
the Dimension line. Took a few emails to find that out.

- Noven
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