looking to buy 2 linux workstations

[Jerry Feldman]

On Fri, 11 Apr 2003 09:26:25 -0400
Greg Rundlett <Greg.Rundlett at buzgate.org> wrote:

> I'm looking to buy 2 modest linux desktop PCs plus a 19" monitor.
I recommend you shop arround for the hardware you want, and install
Linux yourself. Because of Microsoft's contracts with the PC vendors,
you will find it difficult to get a system with Linux preinstalled at
home PC prices other than WalMart. 

Penguin Computing is one company that provides Linux solutions. 
http://www.penguincomputing.com/

BTW: I have two Compaq laptops running Linux (SuSE 8.1) very happily.
Additionally, the BLU is having a Linux installfest on Saturday.  

Another possibility is to go to one of the local computer flea markets.
There is a KGP show this weekend in Marlborough, Ma
(http://www.pcshow.co). You can normally pick up systems configured the
way you want them relatively inexpensively. 
BTW: I timed my installation of SuSE 8.1 (DVD) at 40 mins on my laptop
from scratch, but maintaining my old home directory. 

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Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
Boston Linux and Unix user group
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