FreeDOS/Ubuntu on HP laptops?

[Simon Burke]

On 17/10/05, Magnus Therning <magnus at therning.org> wrote:
> On Mon, Oct 17, 2005 at 09:41:47AM -0400, Carroll Grigsby wrote:
> >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
> >
> >
> >For grins and giggles, here's what happened when the guys at The Register tried
> >to buy one:
> >http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/10/07/dell_linux_tough/
>
> Just a little note, that's a story about buying a /Dell/ PC with Linux
> (or no OS) pre-installed. It's funny though, worth the read :)
>
> I hope HP is better, but the fact that this thread exists probably means
> I'll be disappointed again...
>
> /M

I have actualy bought a n series Dell laptop recently, (ie one with no
OS but a CD of freeDOS chucked i the box, the price is still a little
more but im happy to pay more if it means it doesnty come with
windows.

My Dell Account Maager told me that the whole Latitude range of
laptops are available without OS, if you ever wanted to know.
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Theres no place like ::1

Thanks,
SimonB

http://www.geek-web.co.uk


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