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08-26-2005, 09:37 AM
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LQ Newbie
Registered: Aug 2005
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Buy a PC without a preloaded OS?
I am planning to purchase a laptop PC on which I will be running a Linux OS. Does anyone know where I can find PCs without a Microsoft OS preloaded? I don't want to pay extra for it, and although most new PCs come with it "included", the cost must be embedded in there somewhere. I want to find someplace that will sell me a PC discounted because it has no preloaded OS. I know I can just load and run Linux on a PC with Windows, but I'd rather not have a Microsoft product on my PC.
Thanks.
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08-26-2005, 09:41 AM
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LQ Guru
Registered: Jan 2001
Posts: 24,149
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You can always check out: http://www.emperorlinux.com/
But in the end, if you end up buying one with Windows, send it back to Microsoft and tell them that you do not agree with their EULA and want a refund on the Software, or tell the store that. Usually they have to honor it.
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08-26-2005, 10:06 AM
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Member
Registered: Mar 2005
Location: Orlando, FL USA
Distribution: Fedora Core 13 x86_64 / RHEL 5.3
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That's a cool idea... I never thought about that. I usually buy the components separately and assemble the machine myself. That way you get exactly what you want and you know how much everything costs.
Edit... I meant for desktops, not laptops.  I let my laptop come with Windows, but I just don't use it.
Last edited by jeffk42; 08-26-2005 at 10:10 AM.
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08-26-2005, 10:10 AM
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Member
Registered: Jul 2003
Location: Osaka, Japan
Distribution: Arch, Ubuntu
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If you don't mind the brand of the laptop, perhaps there are some "shop-brewed" models that you can find in the local stores. At least I can find many of them here in Japan. And you can even choose certain parts of the laptop and the price is usually cheaper than well-established brands.
Oh ya, maybe you should state where do you live so you can get more relevant answers. 
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08-26-2005, 10:11 AM
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Senior Member
Registered: Jan 2005
Distribution: Slackware, BackTrack, Windows XP
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hi there,
or u just come to asian countries.
u will get everything u want, be it of microsoft or anyone else, without paying anything
i've lots of microsoft products..........and never paid for them (lol)
regards
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08-26-2005, 10:18 AM
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Member
Registered: Mar 2005
Location: Orlando, FL USA
Distribution: Fedora Core 13 x86_64 / RHEL 5.3
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BTW... that emperorlinux page is neat, but they seriously overprice their laptops.  My AMD64 3700+ with 1GB RAM, 80GB 5400 HD, DVD +/- RW, internal 802.11g 108Mbps wireless, 15.4" widescreen brightview display, etc. cost me $1400 direct from the manufacturer.
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08-26-2005, 04:16 PM
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Moderator
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: earth
Distribution: slackware by choice, others too :} ... android.
Posts: 23,067
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Moved: This thread is more suitable in General, and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.
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08-26-2005, 04:17 PM
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Senior Member
Registered: May 2005
Distribution: Ubuntu with IceWM
Posts: 1,775
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So you took "come to Asia" as an invitation to immigrate to an Asian country? I took it as more of a "buy pirated software and then take it back to where it's definitely illegal," which happens a lot more often. In any case, you're the mod. It's your call.
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08-26-2005, 04:19 PM
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Member
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Distribution: Ubuntu, Gentoo
Posts: 74
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At ibuypower you can get a nice cheap PC without an OS preloaded.
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08-26-2005, 04:22 PM
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Moderator
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: earth
Distribution: slackware by choice, others too :} ... android.
Posts: 23,067
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He didn't say:
Come to an Asian country, buy all you need, and take
it home to your fatherland ...
But as I said: even if people bought stuff there that would
still be legal. Taking it home is where trouble starts. But
then again, I'm not a lawyer, and definitely not an expert
in intl. Law.
I suggest we put this topic to rest?
Cheers,
Tink
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