Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

On 06/11/14 21:01, Barry Drake wrote: > On 05/11/14 15:22, Bill B. wrote: >> We also need to [always], whether we know the answer or not ask >> one question when dealing with "big companies". "Does in work >> with Linux"? > > Our local PCWorld has a policy (official) that staff must say: "We >

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

The only way you can "try" to make a point is either by: 1. Buying a machine from somewhere that sells then sans OS or with Linux. 2. Attempting to get a refund for the "Microsoft Tax"... I have done as suggested above and attempted my refund. I was told they would not do this as I should ha

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

On 07/11/14 02:21, Kris Douglas wrote: I must say HP printers are cracking! Kindest Regards, Kris Douglas I agree. My HP 5525 works perfectly on Ubuntu 14.04 - there's no function that doesn't work as far as I can see! Cheers Gordon -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.c

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On 7 Nov 2014 01:00, "Pete Smout" wrote: > > > On Nov 6, 2014 11:39 PM, "Stuart Ward" wrote: > > > > > > On 6 November 2014 21:24, Paul Sutton wrote: > >> > >> Apart from Android devices, and maybe chomebooks > > > > > > And routers, TVs, set top boxes, cameras, car stereos, washing machines, d

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

On Nov 6, 2014 11:39 PM, "Stuart Ward" wrote: > > > On 6 November 2014 21:24, Paul Sutton wrote: >> >> Apart from Android devices, and maybe chomebooks > > > And routers, TVs, set top boxes, cameras, car stereos, washing machines, dishwashers... Car stereos, Windows 8, adobe Photoshop. Pet

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On 6 November 2014 21:24, Paul Sutton wrote: > Apart from Android devices, and maybe chomebooks > And routers, TVs, set top boxes, cameras, car stereos, washing machines, dishwashers... -- Stuart Ward M +44 7782325143 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubu

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 06/11/14 21:01, Barry Drake wrote: > On 05/11/14 15:22, Bill B. wrote: >> We also need to [always], whether we know the answer or not ask >> one question when dealing with "big companies". "Does in work >> with Linux"? > > Our local PCWorld has a

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

On 05/11/14 15:22, Bill B. wrote: We also need to [always], whether we know the answer or not ask one question when dealing with "big companies". "Does in work with Linux"? Our local PCWorld has a policy (official) that staff must say: "We don't support Linux". I complained to head office and

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On Wed, 2014-11-05 at 11:42 +, Paul Sutton wrote: > What we need to know before that is that the hardware works with Linux > so having a live cd to hand ti test, id any internal components and > then cross reference those to databases of Linux friendly hardware. We also need to [always], wheth

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> > >> Thanks >> > > Don't System 76 ship to the UK now? > https://system76.com/ > They do but you would still get hit by customs charges if you import one and they are the same Clevo laptops that PC Specialist sell which you can buy without an OS and use the System76 drivers on. s/ > > -- Twi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

On 03/11/14 12:57, Gareth France 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 purchas

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-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 04/11/14 17:59, Gareth France wrote: > I understand exactly what you mean and to be honest even if I got > a Ubuntu preinstall on a machine I would most likely swap hard > drives and use this install I'm using now or wipe and reinstall to > my sta

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I understand exactly what you mean and to be honest even if I got a Ubuntu preinstall on a machine I would most likely swap hard drives and use this install I'm using now or wipe and reinstall to my standard. I'm not expecting to find some sort of Linux holy grail out there I just resent the id

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

Guys -- Just FYI, like a lot of other people, I bought a Dell with Ubuntu pre-loaded. In my case, it's the Sputnik 3 (XPS 13 9333) 'Enterprise' with HD5000 graphics. It shipped with a Dell-approved build of 12.04, which worked well enough, but had a funky boot process during which it was pretty m

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Now this I like! I shall be attempting to get a refund for windows in the near future I think. On 04/11/14 17:17, Alan Lord (News) wrote: On 04/11/14 15:54, Liam Proven wrote: On 4 November 2014 16:42, Gareth France wrote: Thanks. I've seen what I'd like but it's in PC world. I really don't

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

On 04/11/14 15:54, Liam Proven wrote: On 4 November 2014 16:42, Gareth France wrote: Thanks. I've seen what I'd like but it's in PC world. I really don't think I can make a purchase if it is effectively an endorsement of Windows 8! I'm sure there must be another way. The real reason doesn't g

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On 4 November 2014 16:42, Gareth France wrote: > Thanks. I've seen what I'd like but it's in PC world. I really don't think I > can make a purchase if it is effectively an endorsement of Windows 8! I'm > sure there must be another way. The real reason doesn't get talked about much. It costs mone

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Thanks. I've seen what I'd like but it's in PC world. I really don't think I can make a purchase if it is effectively an endorsement of Windows 8! I'm sure there must be another way. On 04/11/14 15:39, Liam Proven wrote: On 3 November 2014 13:57, Gareth France wrote: I firmly believe part of

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

On 3 November 2014 13:57, Gareth France 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 looki

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It's not about having it installed so much as knowing the supplier knows that is my preference. So that company sounds good. On Mon, November 3, 2014 1:53 pm, Barry Drake wrote: > On 03/11/14 13:10, Simon Greenwood wrote: > >> pcspecialist.co.uk give you the option to >>

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

On 03/11/14 13:10, Simon Greenwood wrote: pcspecialist.co.uk give you the option to configure a machine without having Windows installed (and knock the price of the licence off on the config form, as do several other UK custom builders. Cougar Extreme is the only o

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

pcspecialist.co.uk give you the option to configure a machine without having Windows installed (and knock the price of the licence off on the config form, as do several other UK custom builders. s/ On 3 November 2014 12:57, Gareth France wrote: > I firmly believe part of the problem with Linux

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

eorge] -Original Message- From: Gareth France Sent: Monday, 03 November, 2014 12:57 To: UK Ubuntu Talk Subject: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop 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 messa

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Novatech, Portsmouth UK http://www.novatech.co.uk I bought this machine there. [george] -Original Message- From: Gareth France Sent: Monday, 03 November, 2014 12:57 To: UK Ubuntu Talk Subject: [ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop I firmly believe part of the problem with Linux adoption is

[ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

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 t

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Matt Jones wrote: > Thats the disadvantage of a website, you can't haggle with it. Generally the > best deals are to be had when adding upgrades, as this is where the margin > is. > The base spec ones are in most cases loss leaders, this is why Dell heavily > pushes upgrades as well as warranty

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Mac wrote: LeeGroups wrote: Argh! I just ordered a Vostro for my dad from Dells website... Clicked the confirm order button, then switched back to Thunderbird and read these mails... Don't you just hate it when that happens... Snap! I'd just ordered an Inspiron 1525 wi

Re: [ubuntu-uk] choice of laptop

LeeGroups wrote: > Argh! I just ordered a Vostro for my dad from Dells website... > Clicked the confirm order button, then switched back to Thunderbird and > read these mails... > Don't you just hate it when that happens... Snap! I'd just ordered an Inspiron 1525 with Gutsy (for my wife). Rats!

Re: [ubuntu-uk] choice of laptop

Kris Douglas wrote: > On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 9:25 PM, norman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>> Ring dell up to order it, you can usually wangle a bit off, although >>> this has been for business ones. >>> >>> >> Noted with thanks. >> >> Norman >> > > Indeed, I got my 6400 upgraded t

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On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 9:25 PM, norman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Ring dell up to order it, you can usually wangle a bit off, although >> this has been for business ones. >> > > Noted with thanks. > > Norman Indeed, I got my 6400 upgraded to a nice spec for very little more, they have some go

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> Ring dell up to order it, you can usually wangle a bit off, although > this has been for business ones. > Noted with thanks. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/

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norman wrote: > Thanks folks for your comments which I found of help. I am swayed > towards the Inspiron 1525 because it is supporting Ubuntu. > > Norman > > > Ring dell up to order it, you can usually wangle a bit off, although this has been for business ones. Mj -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.c

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Thanks folks for your comments which I found of help. I am swayed towards the Inspiron 1525 because it is supporting Ubuntu. Norman -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.org/UKTeam/

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norman wrote: > router. I am wondering whether the Inspiron 1525 would be a suitable > machine to get and would welcome helpful comment, please. Yes. I have a Dell Inspiron 1520 and am delighted with it. It runs Ubuntu flawlessly and the recent improvements (funded by Dell & Intel) for the Intel

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On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 6:58 PM, Matt Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > norman wrote: >> In the fairly near future I expect to have a hip replacement which will >> mean that I will not be able to sit at my desktop computer for several >> weeks. So, I am thinking of getting a laptop computer that I

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norman wrote: > In the fairly near future I expect to have a hip replacement which will > mean that I will not be able to sit at my desktop computer for several > weeks. So, I am thinking of getting a laptop computer that I can use > anywhere around the house until I am allowed to sit on the chair

[ubuntu-uk] choice of laptop

In the fairly near future I expect to have a hip replacement which will mean that I will not be able to sit at my desktop computer for several weeks. So, I am thinking of getting a laptop computer that I can use anywhere around the house until I am allowed to sit on the chair I normally use. My m