> -----Original Message----- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thompson, Steve > Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 1:48 PM > To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU > Subject: Re: The Development of the Vital IBM PC in Spite of > the Corporate Culture of IBM > > > -----Original Message-----
<snip> > Better yet, try to buy a NAME computer that doesn't have an > O/S, or has > Linux (any distribution) pre-installed. Dell will now pre-install Ubuntu on certain desktops and laptops. But not the "really powerful" ones. I don't know the relative costs because I haven't bothered to look. I get "white box" PCs. > > I have found that it actually cost MORE to get a machine W/O M/$'s > Windows! Hum, I know of some web sites to pick up desktops, servers, and laptops with Linux preinstalled. However, I don't know if it is possible to get an equivalent PC elsewhere (with M$ software) for less. I do know that these places will install Windows for you, but it is extra cost - the same as it would cost you to buy Windows yourself ($100 last I looked). > > -- > Steve Thompson -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer HealthMarkets Keeping the Promise of Affordable Coverage Administrative Services Group Information Technology The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged and/or confidential. It is for intended addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited and could, in certain circumstances, be a criminal offense. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply and delete this message without copying or disclosing it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
