where to buy a new system.

[Scott C. Mellott]

We buy a lot of Dell systems pre-configured with RH Enterprise 4.0. 
Most are in the workstation class (Precision 670 & 380) but Dell and HP 
both offer systems fully functional under Linux.

Scott

Bill McGonigle wrote:
> On Nov 28, 2005, at 22:11, Ben Scott wrote:
> 
>>   Well, if it's for "real work", Pogo, Penguin, or similar might be
>> worth it.  The first time he has a problem that needs vendor
>> assistance, the higher purchase cost will usually pay for itself in
>> decreased downtime and aggravation.
> 
> 
> And what does the group think if it's "for real work" but that work 
> might be on a mixed OS environment?
> 
> Dell and HP seem to have a hard time with linux-compatible hardware 
> (that actually works without significant aggravation).  IBM stuff seems 
> to work off the bat, but their low-end desktops disintegrate if you 
> sneeze near them.  Gateway/E-Machines are too low-end and Alienware 
> makes Macs look cheap.
> 
> I can build up a nice SATA Asus bookshelf system for $500 that runs 
> better than the $600 boxes from all these guys, but I don't want to be 
> in that business.  I realize support and quality parts cost money, so 
> where's the $800 box with a 3-year service contract?
> 
> -Bill
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