On Mi, 2010-01-06 at 21:20 +0100, Sam Geeraerts wrote: > Richard schreef: > > Well yes, but where the computer is from, they don't know exactly free > > software and they are not really interested in. I can be glad if the > > computer is compatible to linux. > > > > My think is, i you by a computer somewhere, you can't really check all > > the hardware in it, if you are not an expert. > > > > So free software, can hit here to a wall, because you can only by what > > you can get. > > What you could do is burn gNewSense to a disc [1], go to the computer > store, give them the disc and say "I want a computer that works with > this software". So instead of spending hours searching through vague > hardware specifications yourself and then praying that you bought the > right stuff you put the burden on the retailer. And if you have a choice > in computer hardware retailers nearby you can just pick the one that > provides you with the best working configuration, making sure that the > other ones know why you didn't choose for them. > > If your only options are online shops then you can at least send them an > email explaining your needs. You could also try sending them a gNewSense > disc via snail mail, accompanied with a letter explaining it. I'm sure > that would get you some attention. > > And even if none of these things get you better hardware immediately, it > will at least make those shops aware that there are more consumers like > you out there. So they will consider offering more free software > friendly hardware in the future. It they aren't interested in Free > software now, you as a consumer have the power to make them interested. > > [1] Maybe Trisquel would be better suited for this purpose. >
Yes this would be a way to make pressure on the sellers. And i am bying some computers. The sellers in know, they are even looking if i ask for a computer for linux. I don't even ask them for a linux system with only free software. But if i have made it, like your wrote, may i now wouldn't have to spend my time on this. So, i will make it the next time. And i will write nvidia about this problem. _______________________________________________ gNewSense-users mailing list gNewSense-users@nongnu.org http://lists.nongnu.org/mailman/listinfo/gnewsense-users