Where are the many (29) VENDORS of the listing at http://linux.org
and the large outlet vendor for Walmart, Microtel; and, laptop and
desktop maker System76?
Some of those folks have been selling "Linux Computers" since 1999!
Roy Schestowitz wrote:
> Dude, you don't have to get a Dell
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | Note: Many vendors still consider Linux an enterprise-only OS, and
> | deliberately avoid selling it directly to end users. So don't expect to find
> | Linux on the list of config options in the online ordering system. In many
> | cases, you'll have to call up the vendor and place your order over the phone,
> | usually through their corporate sales number. You may even want to avoid
> | telling them that the system is for personal use.
> `----
>
> http://www.maximumpc.com/article/dude_you_dont_have_to_get_a_dell
>
>
> Related and quite recent:
>
> Toshiba Italy mulls pre-loaded Linux notebooks
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | Toshiba's Italian channel sales and marketing operation reportedly
> | is considering offering pre-loaded Linux in its Tecra, Satellite, Portege,
> | and Qosmio notebook lines, according to a story published online last week
> | in the Il Sole newspaper.
> `----
>
> http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS9644921792.html
>
>
> TurboLinux computers now sold by EPSON
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | DELL did it, now it's EPSON's turn to propose computers running Linux
> | as OS, their offer is made of the Endeavor LX7800, a desktop available
> | in BTO with CPUs going from the Celeron to the inevitable Core 2 Duo
> | and the Endeavor LX1000 which is a laptop also available in Build To
> | Order. This one features an ATI Radeon Xpress 200M graphic card and a
> | 15 inches XGA resolution.
> `----
>
> http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-14220-TurboLinux+computers+now+sold+by+EPSON.html
>
>
> Lenovo Unveils Its Highest Performing Notebook: A Linux Workstation
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | Lenovo on Tuesday introduced its highest performing notebook, a Linux mobile
> | workstation powered by an Intel Centrino Pro processor.
> `----
>
> http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=201000537#084058657658864310
>
>
> Now get a [Acer] laptop for just Rs 20k!
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | Windows fanatics or those used to the MS operating system, however may be
> | disappointed as it runs on a Linux operating system.
> `----
>
> http://www.rediff.com/money/2007/jul/07acer.htm
>
>
> HP readies corporate notebook refresh
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | Sources said HP will introduce the 8000 series of performance
> | notebooks in the third quarter of this year, aimed at the business market.
> |
> | [...]
> |
> | The machines are also certified for Linux.
> `----
>
> http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=40011
>
>
> Will HP Follow Dell With Ubuntu Linux PCs?
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | Initially, I was skeptical about Dell's decision to sell selected consumer
> | PCs with Ubuntu Linux pre-installed.
> |
> | But after a few days of testing, I'm a skeptic no more. And I'm not alone.
> | Dell insiders tell me that the Ubuntu PCs, introduced in late May, are
> | selling well -- though they decline to share exact sales figures with
> | me.
> |
> | [...]
> |
> | Sources close to HP tell me the company hope to offer PCs with Ubuntu Linux
> | pre-installed in a few months--or perhaps even a few weeks...
> `----
>
> http://software.seekingalpha.com/article/39413
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