[ubuntu-uk] SOT - Pre-installed Linux machine vendors

[alan c]

On 13/10/12 20:13, Mark Einon wrote:

> I can recommended novatech...uk based with some outlet stores, they sell bare systems but at a reduced price from the win versions. They're worth a look...

I have bought a number of machines over the years from Novatech, for 
this reason. However, even though they offer machines with no OS 
installed, they do nothing to verify that the hardware is compatible 
with Ubuntu of whichever version. They cannot even guarantee that the 
on board chips, camera, whatever, will remain the same from batch to 
batch. May not change, but they cannot be sure. However, they have 
various stores, and in my experience, by arrangement, they will 
happily run their own Ubuntu  live system media (or maybe  possibly 
yours) on your chosen hardware. Some retail days are busier than 
others  - so expect to use a non busy time. Unless they know you well, 
they will probably want to have a staff member with you - after all, 
it is their kit until you buy it.....

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alan cocks