Pete Stean wrote: > Ah, the Dell Inspiron 6400 which they are selling retails for £359+ > depending on features such as memory etc. > > The irony of course is that this machine is *no cheaper* than the > Vista-loaded equivalent... why are they not prepared to pass on the > licence cost saving to the consumer? And who would buy a Ubuntu machine > when they can get a Vista machine for the same price (knowing, of course, > that a free Ubuntu install can be put on the machine with no problems...)? > Way to go, Dell UK :|
I would (buy one). With dell behind ubuntu and making some reasonable efforts I would probably pay more for a ubuntu machine than an equivalent windows one. I also do not want a windows tax to be passed to M$. Standing up to be counted is not always a totally comfortable experience. I like Linux and I find on reflection that I have spent more money, not less, on computers and computing since I have become settled with Linux than ever I did when locked into (and resentful with) windows. The reason why I use linux and specifically K/Ubuntu is not cost. Nor would I vote for say, a candidate who bought me a best lunch, nor necessarily go for the lowest quote for similar work promises. I just do not think life is *that* simple. Having said all that, I will be delighted when the linux version products are lower priced. I guess that will happen when Dell's throughput increases and they have an established and increasing market. That will happen faster when you buy one also :-) -- alan cocks Kubuntu user#10391 -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
