For servers from almost any manufacturer its a non issue, most ship the
os seperately. Sometimes you can find a main brand pc maker that gives
you the option of buying an os or not. however this is not the norm
esspesialy for laptops.

On Sat, 2003-02-08 at 23:19, Kevin Brown wrote:
> OK, followed that link.  Yep, read that page when we had to order some servers 
> that are coming configured with RH AS2.1.  Went to the link for the laptops and 
> Linux (RH or otherwise) is not listed as a choice for OS.
> 
> This was a very interesting link:
> http://www.dell.com/us/en/biz/services/service_cfiClientSoftwareIntegration.htm
> 
> Shows they don't know what they are saying (linux 6.2 and 7.0).  I remember 
> seeing Linux as a choice some time ago but they were charging more for the exact 
> same system with Linux instead of Windows.  Means I would have saved money by 
> buying it with M$ bundled and installing RH myself.
> 
> >>I refuse to buy the prebuilt systems from Dell because I have no 
> >>choice, but to 
> >>pay that fee for M$ office.  I don't mind paying for things I want or will use, 
> >>but to have something forced on me and charged for it is outrageous.
> > 
> > 
> > Hmmm...
> > 
> > I dont think this is true.  You can buy Dell hardware factory installed
> > with GNU/Linux.
> > 
> > http://www.dell.com/us/en/biz/topics/linux_000_products.htm
> > 
> > Also, for nearly all high end server's they offer you can get with
> > GNU/Linux or without any operating system at all.
> > 
> > I am not a huge Dell fan, but I think we need to hold to facts when
> > fighting the enemy.  If you say, you can't buy a Dell pre-built system
> > running Windows without office that very well maybe true.  However, I
> > would argue that if you are paying the Microsoft tax, what is a few more
> > dollars to really sink your butt into their lockin?
> > 
> > You can buy a Dell GNU/Linux system without office though, so Dell isnt
> > forcing you into any proposition with the beast best I can tell.
> 
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