Dave Sones wrote: > I'm shortly planning to replace my ageing Evesham box with something a > bit more up-to-date. Since I fully intend to stick with Ubuntu, I don't > want something that comes pre-loaded with Windows. > > I do a fair bit of web development, video editing and GIMP graphics, so > I need a fairly fast processor and a good graphics card (preferably one > that can provide an aerial connection and tuner for Freesat). Disk space > will also be important. I will swap an existing (nearly new) 80Gb drive > into the new box as a home for a couple of OS's (Ubuntu and Mediabuntu), > but will go for a large new disk, probably 1Tb, for data. > > Does anyone know of an off-the-shelf solution they could recommend, or > should I go to a custom-build company, and if so, which one? > Hi Dave,
You will find that most retail stores like PC World etc will bundle Windows with the machines. They wont sell one with out it. Obviously, you can cleanly wipe windows away, but you wont get a refund! Best alternative is a local PC builder, or buy the components and build your own. Its not that difficult and i'm sure people on this mailing list will give you help and guidance! Hope this info helps, -- Andy Taylor http://retrocomputers.wordpress.com _______________________________________________ Peterboro mailing list Peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/peterboro
