FreeDOS/Ubuntu on HP laptops?

[Magnus Therning]

On Thu, Oct 20, 2005 at 06:46:43AM +0100, Simon Burke wrote:
>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.

Hmm, that is just wrong on so many levels... What if I were to buy a
Dell with Windows, decide to not accept the EULA and return the
Windows copy? Would I need to pay to get rid of it?

Does this also mean that I'm actually doing M$ a favour if I use an
illegal copy of Windows? I mean they are apparently having to pay people
to use it, while I'll be using one without charging money.

/M

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