[ubuntu-uk] FWD: [[Hampshire] Report on Tesco Ubuntu machine]

[John Levin]

Alan Pope wrote:
> This mail popped up on the Hampshire LUG mailing list, and I thought other 
> Ubuntu people might be interested in the comments. 
> 
> I have already pointed out to Peter that his upgrade method (dapper -> 
> gutsy) was probably not optimal. I'm also concerned that the vendor is 
> talking about Windows in this way when selling Ubuntu kit.
> 

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As a footnote, Dell have just signed a deal with Tescos to distribute
desktops and Inspiron laptops.
http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2007/12/21/dell_tesco/

Any hope that Ubuntu will be pre-installed? If so, at least there should 
be some proper quality checking and customer support.

John