Ubuntu Powers HP's Public Cloud

[Snowhog]

Re: Ubuntu Powers HP's Public Cloud

Back in the day, you could, but it's gotten increasingly difficult over the years. And if, like me, you LIKE HP's computers and want to use them, then you're not going to look elsewhere for a computer sold without an OS, so you're stuck with HP's policies.

The fact is there are manufactures who build PCs that have Linux pre-installed. True, they are smaller concerns and their pricing is considerably higher than comparable 'main stream' PCs that come with Windows. While I might like to get a refund for the 'fee' added to the OEM PC that comes with Windows pre-installed, I prefer to purchase such a PC than spending the $$$ on the higher priced Linux OEM PCs. $$$ do speak, and I shop where my $$$ get me the most.

The other option a consumer has is to buy the component parts and build their own PC (Desktop) and install the OS of their choice.

[vinnywright]

Re: Ubuntu Powers HP's Public Cloud

The other option a consumer has is to buy the component parts and build their own PC (Desktop) and install the OS of their choice.

well yes .......heck you can build a desktop and get better hardware for less than you can by a prebuilt system!!

and if you do like me and build from the discarded refuse (side of the road)of your town you can get them free

however you usually get a box that's prity long in the tooth if you know what I meen.

I have 4 boxes (currently) that were acuierd that way

I even have the first box I was ever given ......A Aptiva (I think that's right) 150Mhz CPU stufed with 90Mib RAM and a light speed 128 vid.graphics .....it still runs win 98SE ..............LOL

VINNY

[ardvark71]

Re: Ubuntu Powers HP's Public Cloud

Dell's latest EULA includes the clause that if you don't want to pay for the OS, you have to return the whole computer.

Wow

[Snowhog]

Re: Ubuntu Powers HP's Public Cloud

Does the term racketeering come to mind?

[ardvark71]

Re: Ubuntu Powers HP's Public Cloud

The other option a consumer has is to buy the component parts and build their own PC (Desktop) and install the OS of their choice.

Which is, if one has the skills to do this, the best option.

Regards...

[DoYouKubuntu]

Re: Ubuntu Powers HP's Public Cloud

Sister.

OOPS but their ya go who ever knows on the net

Ha ha, no harm done!

[DoYouKubuntu]

Re: Ubuntu Powers HP's Public Cloud

Does the term racketeering come to mind?

Yes, definitely.

[SteveRiley]

Re: Ubuntu Powers HP's Public Cloud

OOPS but their ya go who ever knows on the net

Vinny, the people who need to know, do know



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[The Liquidator]

Re: Ubuntu Powers HP's Public Cloud

Probably not much use for those in the States but in Europe there is

http://novatech.co.uk/

They have an option to buy any of their computers without any operating system at all. We are currently awaiting delivery of this one for my son

http://novatech.co.uk/laptop/range/n...ckedition.html

He has gone for the windows 7 option but he's a gamer. However, it should be noted that without an OS the machine is £90 cheaper.

And their user forum has a linux section too. I'll feed back on how good he thinks his laptop is - if it's any good that will probably be where my next machine comes from.

Also Dell ( or at least someone within Dell) appears to be trying to do something, but I won't hold my breath

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1851654&page=3