Re: [Fsuk-manchester] Laptop with GNU/Linux preinstalled

[Paul Waring]

Tim Dobson wrote:
> A company I work for is looking into buying some laptops (*not* netbooks).
>
> We are looking for a decentish spec machines at a reasonably low price 
> with a version of GNU/Linux preinstalled from a reputable company.
>
> Has anyone any experience buying laptops with GNU/Linux installed? Any 
> suggestions?

I am currently awaiting a machine (a desktop rather than a laptop, but 
they sell both) from EfficientPC: http://efficientpc.co.uk. They ship 
machines with Ubuntu pre-installed, and you can even choose whether you 
want Gnome, KDE or XFCE. I can't speak for their reputation as I haven't 
received my order yet, but I only placed it last week.

Failing that, Dell claims to sell some laptops with Ubuntu 
pre-installed, though whether they count as reputable or not I don't 
know. :)

Paul

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