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Linux and Dell
rtgwbmsr:
Want a computer (desktop or laptop) w/ Linux?
http://www.qlilinux.com/
Edit: Oooh they sell Athlon MP systems! Shweet!
http://www.kachinatech.com/
Note: I have not bought from these people, so I recommend that you look them up in the BBB.org database to check for problems. I recommend doing this with any new person you buy from. Always buy with a major credit card if possible.
[ October 08, 2002: Message edited by: The_Muffin_Man/B0b ]
voidmain:
quote:Originally posted by TheQuirk:
How did you build your lappy?
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I didn't say it was the *lightest* or *smallest* laptop in the world. In fact it looks a lot like a desktop with a 19" monitor attached. It's actually quite difficult to keep the whole rig on your lap and type at the same time.
pkd_lives:
Thanks guys.
I know a lot of those sites, I have been hunting around. Trouble is I got burnt last buy and I really want to buy from someone with a proven track record. Although that may not be an option. And if not then fine I'll go with one of those little firms.
I would build my own, but building laptops is awkward, and as my hardware is about to crash and burn as a whole this is an ideal time to upgrade. I roommate so saving the space would be good.
I think we should all phone up and keep pestering these companies. They will only change when the market is truly percieved. I'm gonna try some other companies. And i'm gonna walk into CompUSA with $1500 in cash and say I want a commputer with No M$ stuff, and I don't want to pay for the M$ stuff, and are you going to sell it to me. If they refuse hard currency then I'll know it's time to talk small guy in the basement, or I'll find a second hand job and do it myself.
rtgwbmsr:
Dood...like I said...ALWAYS check with the BBB and use a major credit card. I've never been frauded out. So, to prevent you from having problems, I looked them up for you. Now you have no excuse :D
QliTech's "Track record"
http://www.desmoines.bbb.org/commonreport.html?compid=18001242
I can't find any information on "Kachina Technologies". The BBB has no such record, the phone number turns up nil, and they list a PO Box as an address...very sketchy indeed.
Do your homework before you buy!
RudeCat7:
quote:Actually in the amount of time I waste building a PC I could have paid for a copy of Windows, but it's the point of the matter.
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I wouldn't call it wasted time, It's the most fun I've ever had! :D
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