[ubuntu-uk] Windows Free Laptops

[Rob Beard]

Bruce Beardall wrote:
> Hi All
> 
> Slightly off topic but I've found a PC / Laptop supplier where you can 
> choose a machine without an OS.
> 
> www.pcspecialist.co.uk <http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk>
> 
> I haven't done an exhaustive search yet (nor, for that matter, have I 
> had any real experience of their service) but they seem to offer pretty 
> good configuration options on all their machines where you can choose 
> not to have an OS pre-installed and at least one machine (their 12.1" 
> laptop comes with the option of Ubuntu pre-installed).
> 
> Just thought I'd let you know. Perhaps the Ubuntu-UK site could do with 
> a list of UK suppliers that have similar offerings?
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Bruce
> 
> 

Sounds like a good idea as long as it isn't just limited to laptops. 
For instance I run a computer business in Devon and mainly provide IT 
services but I can provide new, refurbished and second user PC systems 
with or without an OS, and I have Windows and Ubuntu (and other Linux) 
offerings with the Linux offerings generally being about £60 cheaper 
(due to no Windows licence requirement).

Unfortunately I can't really supply laptops any cheaper than the big 
suppliers, but I do however offer free delivery and installation to 
customers in the local area (which I have found with some users who 
aren't really clued up on things like that find handy).

Rob