Linux Store Open for Business: A Fantastic Voyage

Apr 13, 2009, 13:33 (1 Talkback[s])
(Other stories by Ken Hess)

"Why don't you just buy one with Linux then?

"This store only carries the Windows version and I can't get the Linux one at the same price. Such a dilemma!

"My option is to live with the Windows XP preinstalled version or to take the time and effort to wipe the drive and install Ubuntu or Linpus although--I'd probably install Ubuntu 8.04 first to see how it works for me before trying Linpus.

"So what's my beef with this whole scenario? It all sounds pretty simple really."

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