FreeDOS/Ubuntu on HP laptops?

[Scott]

On 10/17/2005 01:49 AM, roach wrote:

>Hi,
>
>Anybody manage to get their hands on one of these yet? I've tried - but can't.
>
>You're suppost to be able to order one of the listed laptops, with FreeDOS 
>pre-installed and a custom version of Ubuntu on CD.
>
>Nothing on HP's site, HP Customer Services knows nothing and they don't 
>respond to my emailed queries.
>
>http://www.heise.de/english/newsticker/news/58780
>
>http://www.ubuntu.com/support/custom/hplaptops/view?searchterm=laptop
>https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupportMachinesLaptopsHewlettPackard
>
>  
>
I've not heard of the promo (yet) but it may also just be in Europe.  
But this reminds me, my next PC purchase will for sure be from a maker 
who ships with Linux  (installed or not).