Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop
On Wed, 2014-11-05 at 11:42 +, Paul Sutton wrote: > What we need to know before that is that the hardware works with Linux > so having a live cd to hand ti test, id any internal components and > then cross reference those to databases of Linux friendly hardware. We also need to [always], whether we know the answer or not ask one question when dealing with "big companies". "Does in work with Linux"? If answer = "I don't know" ... tell them why you are now walking out of their store. If answer = "yes"... tell them why you love them! This applies to add-in cards, replacements to failed hardware, a new pc, laptop, tablet, anything... -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- Bill B. [SuperEngineer] -- -Registered Linux User 523667- -Registered Ubuntu User 32366- -Free as in Freedom-- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop
> > >> Thanks >> > > Don't System 76 ship to the UK now? > https://system76.com/ > They do but you would still get hit by customs charges if you import one and they are the same Clevo laptops that PC Specialist sell which you can buy without an OS and use the System76 drivers on. s/ > > -- Twitter: @sfgreenwood "TBA are particularly glib" -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop
On 03/11/14 12:57, Gareth France wrote: I firmly believe part of the problem with Linux adoption is that we all go out, buy Windows machines and then wipe them. This sends out the message to manufacturers that we want Windows on our machines and so the cycle continues. I'm looking to purchase a laptop shortly and would much prefer to buy a machine with Linux pre-installed but of course choice is limited. I was wondering what budget machines are available and recommended. Yes I know Dell will sell me one for a sqillion pounds but I'm looking to spend about £500. Thanks Don't System 76 ship to the UK now? https://system76.com/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 04/11/14 17:59, Gareth France wrote: > I understand exactly what you mean and to be honest even if I got > a Ubuntu preinstall on a machine I would most likely swap hard > drives and use this install I'm using now or wipe and reinstall to > my standard. I'm not expecting to find some sort of Linux holy > grail out there I just resent the idea that some statistician > somewhere has me marked down as a willing Windows user. > Don't you have to register / activate windows, by not doing so this sends out part of a message. I was chatting to one of the sales people in Pc world torquay ages ago, he knows about Linux and was more of a mac guy, so we do have allies, I don't think he likes MS / Windows either. end of the day it is a SALE and if that sale comes only after having Windows REMOVED and price reduced accordingly then its a sale on their books. What we need to know before that is that the hardware works with Linux so having a live cd to hand ti test, id any internal components and then cross reference those to databases of Linux friendly hardware. I am also sure independent shops would help, for the reason above, Paul -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1 iEYEARECAAYFAlRaDRQACgkQaggq1k2FJq0J3QCePsUzQp//rqZamtbKdZ6cWUax RkIAnibUt8izWTO19Yo5O9/g4ZVez3vF =lnRx -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
