Re: [tlug] Need purchasing advice for a linux compatible desktop

[Joe Larabell <larabell@???>]

On Wed, 12 Apr 2006, Joseph Essertier wrote:
> 
> It sounds like quite a bit of work to find out about compatibility for
> the various pieces of hardware before buying, but while I _am_ a former
> long-time Mac user who's used to things "just working" and going to the
> store and just saying, "Cool! I'll take this one," ...

Then maybe you're used to paying more for someone else to do the work. If 
so... and if you have time for mail order, Monarch (monarchcomputer.com) 
claims that 90% of their machines can be ordered with Linux pre-installed 
and tested. I have no experience with them but I've read several satified 
letters from LJ readers who have.

BTW, Monarch also published parts lists for their boxes. You could always 
compile a system from the parts listed one or more of their 'compatable' 
boxen instead of doing your own homework. Unless, that is, they have done 
a lot of driver collecting themselves in order to get the stuff to work.

You might also want to drop by PlatHome in Akihabara. They seem to be more 
Linux-oriented and they may be willing to put a system together to specs. 
Then at least you know the hardware will work.

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