That box I bought from dell cost $200 less since I requested XP not be loaded... $699 less since I requested WinServer 2k3 not be loaded.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric (Deacon) Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [hlds_linux] OS opinions please In a bold display of creativity, MadScientist wrote: > I'm comparing apples to apples... i.e. the latest Windows to the latest > Linux. But even still, W2K is more expensive than Linux or FreeBSD, and > that will still leave you with extra money for hardware. Uh, yeah, feel free to compare apples to gophers all day long, but the fact is that when you order a box from Dell or whoever else, it's going to come with a Windows OS on it, usually XP these days. XP, Win2k Pro, either way, it's going to be just fine. -- Eric (the Deacon remix) _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
