Re: Hardware vendors

2012-07-10 Thread John Aldrich
Quoting Dave Ihnat : They don't, AFAIK, pre-install any version of Linux. But they do have a full line of machines that come with no OS installed (well, I think there may be a copy of FreeDOS.) Look at the 'N' series machines. Canonical is still trumpeting its 'partnership' with Dell: http:

Re: Hardware vendors

2012-07-09 Thread Dave Ihnat
Once, long ago--actually, on Mon, Jul 09, 2012 at 02:26:01PM -0700--Richard Vickery (richard.vicker...@gmail.com) said: > The only way to get a Dell with Ubuntu installed is/was to call them up > from inside the US. I got mine in this manner; mind you, this was 5-6 years > ago. They don't, AFAIK,

Re: Hardware vendors

2012-07-09 Thread Richard Vickery
On Sun, Jul 8, 2012 at 2:37 PM, Eddie G.O'Connor Jr-I wrote: > > On 07/08/2012 12:42 PM, Steven Stern wrote: > >> My 7 year old Dell Dimension 8400 is on its last legs, so I thought it >> time to find something new: >> >> 07/07/2012 11:57:40AM Agent (Sagar A): "Hi Steve" >> 07/07/2012 11:57:42AM A

Re: Hardware vendors

2012-07-08 Thread Eddie G.O'Connor Jr-I
On 07/08/2012 12:42 PM, Steven Stern wrote: My 7 year old Dell Dimension 8400 is on its last legs, so I thought it time to find something new: 07/07/2012 11:57:40AM Agent (Sagar A): "Hi Steve" 07/07/2012 11:57:42AM Agent (Sagar A): "Welcome to Dell US Chat! My name is Sagar Andreas and I will b

Re: Hardware vendors

2012-07-08 Thread Bruce Byfield
> On Sun, 2012-07-08 at 12:42 -0400, Steven Stern wrote: > > 1) No, I don't want to assemble my own machine from parts. In any reasonable-sized city, you should be able to find a local computer store that specializes in customized workstations. Just come in with your specs and brand preference

Re: Hardware vendors

2012-07-08 Thread Matthew Saltzman
On Sun, 2012-07-08 at 12:42 -0400, Steven Stern wrote: > My 7 year old Dell Dimension 8400 is on its last legs, so I thought it > time to find something new: > > 07/07/2012 11:57:40AM Agent (Sagar A): "Hi Steve" > 07/07/2012 11:57:42AM Agent (Sagar A): "Welcome to Dell US Chat! My name > is Sagar

Re: Hardware vendors

2012-07-08 Thread Edward M
On 07/08/2012 09:42 AM, Steven Stern wrote: Now that I'm done with Dell, I've priced out systems on Ohava, zareason, and System76. The quotes come out with insignificant dollar differences. Do you have any experience with these vendors? A few comments; 1) No, I don't want to assemble my own mac

Re: Hardware vendors

2012-07-08 Thread Dave Stevens
Quoting jackson byers : Steven Stern wrote: etc... when I look at the Puget site I don't see who makes the radio. I've had a lot of trouble with my netbook's wifi, do you know if they specify somewhere what kind they use? Dave Now that I'm done with Dell, I've priced out systems on O

Re: Hardware vendors

2012-07-08 Thread jackson byers
Steven Stern wrote: > Now that I'm done with Dell, I've priced out systems on > Ohava, zareason, and System76. > The quotes come out with insignificant dollar differences. > Do you have any experience with these vendors? > 1) No, I don't want to assemble my own machine from parts. > 2) I plan to

Re: Hardware vendors

2012-07-08 Thread Geoffrey Leach
Check out Puget Systems http://www.pugetsystems.com. They have exactly the configuration that you're looking for. I have purchased two systems from them: a 17" laptop and an "Echo I" that I intend to use as a DVR. Both are running Linux, needless to say. Puget uses Linux internally, and can pro

Re: Hardware vendors

2012-07-08 Thread Zoltan Hoppar
Hi As far as I know, Zareason has some long term quality issues, and mostly system76 are correct in every view but expensive compared to your wishes. I think the middle laptop after configuring will solve your problems. Zoltan 2012/7/8 Steven Stern : > My 7 year old Dell Dimension 8400 is on its

Hardware vendors

2012-07-08 Thread Steven Stern
My 7 year old Dell Dimension 8400 is on its last legs, so I thought it time to find something new: 07/07/2012 11:57:40AM Agent (Sagar A): "Hi Steve" 07/07/2012 11:57:42AM Agent (Sagar A): "Welcome to Dell US Chat! My name is Sagar Andreas and I will be your Dell.com Sales Chat Expert.I can be reac