Re: laptops without an OS
On Thu, 17 Apr 2003 22:37:31 +0800
Petr Simon <sim@klubko.net> wrote:
> Well.
> it is very usefull, Robert! I am still a linux beginner, but in the
> mean time I am studying here in Taipei and before I leave I definitely
> get myself a new laptop. How much cheaper can I get those and could
> you post some more names, if you know, because I am not very good in
> identifying this stuff. Or is there any source of information (can be
> chinese ;-)) Thanks a lot
> Petr
Dear Petr,
It wasn't too difficult to find shops selling these machines. I looked
in the NOVA Computer Arcade opposite Taipei station. Just talk to some
of the shopowners and tell them what you want - they can steer you in
the right direction. I imagine the Guanghua Market on Pateh Road would
also be good, but I didn't check it.
This link has some info about how to identify who manufactured a
particular laptop:
http://tuxmobil.org/laptop_oem.html
Don't expect a HUGE savings if you buy a white box. The "Microsoft tax"
is around US$50 per machine from what I understand. The main thing I
resent giving being forced to give my money to that scumbucket in
Redmond, Washington, for an OS that I don't want.
- Robert
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