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  1. July 7th, 2005, 01:23 AM #1
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    Systemax Releases First Custom-Build PCs Pre-Installed With Desktop Linux Operating S

    released the first customizable Systemax desktop PC pre-installed with the Linspire desktop Linux operating system. The Systemax Venture L335 System is outfitted with top-quality components, including an Intel Celeron D processor, 40GB hard drive, CD-ROM and 256MB of RAM, plus keyboard, speakers and mouse. The Systemax Venture L335 is available for $299.99 direct to consumers at TigerDirect.com and GlobalComputer.com.
    http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050706/law056.html?.v=17
    Systemax Releases First Custom-Build PCs Pre-Installed With Desktop Linux Operating System
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  2. July 7th, 2005, 02:27 AM #2
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    ummm...hasnt dell doing this for a while now?
    Everyone is going to die, I am just as good of a reason as any.

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  3. July 7th, 2005, 02:49 AM #3
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    Hi XTC46,

    Don't really know much about it, but a quick look on google shows that Dell denied it...and said they were customized by the dealers...

    A PC dealer in Europe has begun selling Dell desktops equipped with Linux, but Dell emphasised that the systems were customised by the dealer and that this isn't the first time this has happened.
    the link is about a year old but it says Dell's stand at the time...

    http://hardware.silicon.com/desktops...9121976,00.htm
    Dell denies Linux installation - Desktops - Breaking Business and Technology News at silicon.com

    I'll see if I can find something more recent...here we go...

    http://linux.dell.com/
    Dell - Dell Linux - Community Web

    admittedly, not up to speed on Dell or it's systems

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  4. July 7th, 2005, 02:51 AM #4
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    I'm not sure if it was Dell, but I know a similiar company already started this. Bleh, oh well.. It's cool that machines are coming out pre-installed with a Linux OS (in this case, Linspire! ).
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  6. July 7th, 2005, 02:54 AM #5
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    Wal-mart has been selling lappies with Linspire for quite some time now (under $500 iirc)...
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  7. July 7th, 2005, 02:58 AM #6
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    Wal-mart has been selling lappies with Linspire for quite some time now (under $500 iirc)...
    Have they now? Wow.. thanks for the heads up, Negative. I have a Wal-Mart (a HUGE one) right off the main road right near where I live. I'm going to have to go check out the laptops and see what they have (especially for that price ).
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  8. July 7th, 2005, 03:00 AM #7
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    Hi Neg, Spyder32,

    Well..the more the merrier as they say...maybe the more Linux becomes pre-installed on more systems the better the quality of product Microsoft will have to deliver in order to keep market share?

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    Or...No?
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  9. July 7th, 2005, 03:03 AM #8
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    the better the quality of product Microsoft will have to deliver in order to keep market share?
    Or...No?
    'Nuff said.
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  11. July 7th, 2005, 03:04 AM #9
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    If you'd buy one of those laptops, you'd never want to touch a computer again (which in Spyder's case wouldn't be such a bad thing, of course )... I've never ever seen a computer with such bad ratings in any test you consult.
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  12. July 7th, 2005, 03:06 AM #10
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    If you'd buy one of those laptops, you'd never want to touch a computer again (which in Spyder's case wouldn't be such a bad thing, of course)... I've never ever seen a computer with such bad ratings in any test you consult.
    Umm.. yeah. Well, I've never seen the ratings on them but I'll take your word for it.
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