Re: [clug-talk] buy Linux netbook in Calgary???

There is no real Windows tax on the netbooks. Microsoft gives marketing kickbacks to the manufacturers so the total cost ends up being zero. It is why you can't really find Linux based Netbooks anymore, there is no financial incentive for the manufacturers to pre-load Linux. You may be able to f

Re: [clug-talk] buy Linux netbook in Calgary???

Check and see if Asus is actually still producing them with Linux. Cheers! ~Neil On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 5:38 PM, Gustin Johnson wrote: > There is no real Windows tax on the netbooks. Microsoft gives > marketing kickbacks to the manufacturers so the total cost ends up > being zero. It is why

Re: [clug-talk] buy Linux netbook in Calgary???

Hi Katherine, Most of the folks have already given you some of the tips I would have, so I won't repeat them. Typically...Linux netbooks are harder to find nowadays if not impossible. At least in brick & mortar stores. Online may be your only option or you may need to settle for one with W