Netbook recommendation

[Billie Erin Walsh]

Steve Lamb wrote:
> Billie Erin Walsh wrote:
>   
>> Kılıç Köken wrote:
>>     
>>> I would buy something which has a preinstalled Linux on it.
>>>       
>
>      This.
>
>   
>> I wouldn't base my choice _just_ on the OS. Base it on the features. The 
>> OS is easy to change but the features can be a B_____.
>>     
>
>      I disagree.  Yes, keep features in mind but if you're going to buy a 
> netbook buy one with Linux preinstalled so the sale registers as a Linux sale, 
> not a Windows sale.  The OS is easy to change?  Really?  10+ years of trying 
> to get Linux to be accepted by the Mainstream so I can play my games on it 
> instead of Windows and no practical change yet.  During that time I've gone 
> through at least as many machines.  Ergo, machines are easier to swap than 
> OS.  :P

I'm afraid I will have to disagree with you.

SO, I guess you would rather buy a cruddy computer that has Linux than 
one that meets your needs but you will have to load Linux. And, I think 
you need to rethink the definition of "change" in the context I used it in.

Not everyone in the world is independently wealthy and can buy a new 
computer every week. All but my Eee and my Gateway are old. We had a 
once in a lifetime chance last year to buy new laptops. They will have 
to last for years. I looked for features that met my needs.

I can support your ideal of supporting Linux but...............

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