On 3 November 2014 13:57, Gareth France <gareth.fra...@cliftonts.co.uk> 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.
It might take some negotiation, but I know that these guys are capable of it: http://www.wessexcomputers.com/ Ask for Wayne if they are balky, and tell him I sent you. I know they can do it because they are the hardware arm behind this: http://www.simplicitycomputers.co.uk/ ... And those machines are shipped with Mint or Ubuntu GNOME. This is a general offer, by the way. I am, or rather used to be, involved with Simplicity and have worked in Wessex's offices many time. But there is no kickback or anything to me in this deal! -- Liam Proven • Profile: http://lproven.livejournal.com/profile Email: lpro...@cix.co.uk • GMail/G+/Twitter/Flickr/Facebook: lproven MSN: lpro...@hotmail.com • Skype/AIM/Yahoo/LinkedIn: liamproven Cell/Mobiles: +44 7939-087884 (UK) • +420 702 829 053 (ČR) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
