8.04 in Windows

[Billie Walsh]

On 06/13/2008 Howard Coles wrote:
>  Neither is correct.
>  The hardware warranty is not based on the OS installed, that is with
>  any vendor I've worked with.  I've had Linux installed on my machines
>  since 2000. (Dell, HP, Clone, and IBM boxes)

No, but as I said in another reply, it does make them all testy.

>
>  However, I would maintain a small Windows install for call in tech
>  support.  Because they're going to say "we don't support Linux" if
>  you don't.
>
>  As for swapping out hard drives, as long as the Hard drive you put in
>  is compatible with the system, the only thing your original laptop
>  warranty will not cover is that new hard drive.

IF I ever had to send it in for "repair" I would pop the original drive 
back in. They would never know the difference.

>  Now, if you try to
>  stick a drive in that physically doesn't fit, and you try to force it
>  and break something, you're on your own.  But, I'm assuming both of
>  you are smart enough not to do that. :-D,

Aw shucks! You mean I shouldn't instal a new 10,000rpm 3.5 drive. *<[:oD

>  (considering you are using
>  Linux [wise choice] and making enough to buy new laptops).

Yeah. I'm independently broke and semi-retired. This was a once in a 
lifetime opportunity to buy a laptop that someone else hadn't left 
finger prints all over.

I love the new laptop, and it seems to be the perfect off-the-shelf 
laptop for Linux. EVERYTHING works "right out of the box" with no 
issues. All the right parts installed. I've already tried 8.04 as a live 
CD and its a treat.

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