>> Which laptops/manufacturers are available without Windows? I intend to
>> install Linux RH Fedora 5 and I do not wish to enrich Microsoft by
>> purchasing their OS.
>>
>>
>> Doc Custer
>> Retired Software Engineer and sometime Audiologist
Doc...
Here's a place to start...you can buy them with or without Linux
installed. They knock off $50 if you want to install your own, and
there is no windows license fee (which most dealers usually add to the
price even if you get a system without Windows in it.).
www.linuxcertified.com/linux_laptops.html
Harley Dixon
Those are the bad guys. I bought one from them and I had nothing
but problems.
--
Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.
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Lenovo Laptops / Notebooks are badged IBM's also.
So while the above might (linuxcertified) be bad to deal with the
laptops that they
are mentioning should also be available direct from Lenovo or similar
Lenovo bought the entire Notebook and Desktop division, from IBM for
a VERY large sum a couple of years ago.
Try
http://www.lenovo.com for their products you should be able to ask
questions as well if you do you research correctly you will get Notebook
that will run Linux r one form or another perfectly, where to check in
particular, Graphics & sound drivers is where you are most likely to come
unstuck, the rest should be pretty much OK.
Regards David Gaze
Technical Director
Corporate Systems Pty Ltd.
I just bought a Lenovo for $449 at Staples. Runs great.
Ernesto
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