a good desktop for kubuntu

[Steven Vollom]

Patricia Wilson wrote:
> I have been asked to specify a good Intel/AMD desktop for Linux to be 
> used for development work. Anyone know of any dogs or any really good 
> systems? I am currently looking at a Dell Precision line which comes 
> with Red Hat pre-installed. Anyone know of systems that can be ordered 
> with Kubuntu installed?
>
> -- 
> Patricia Wilson
> Apache Junction, AZ
> Member NRA, ARRL
> WB8DXX
>
It might take a little time, however, I would consider purchasing by 
bidding.  Unless you are in a hurry, you can bid on the parts needed for 
a great computer and end up paying less than half the cost for the best 
components.

You probably couldn't do like I did, but I took about a year and 
purchased from Ebay.  By bidding, I purchased $7800 worth of computer 
parts for $800.  When you purchase an assembled computer, they usually 
advertise one or two great components and fill the rest of the computer 
with the cheapest you can buy.  If you want to consider this method of 
purchase, contact me on my own address and I will tell you how to do 
it.  stevenvollom at sbcglobal.net.  It isn't without its problems, 
however, the worst part on my computer is the best you can buy.  I never 
paid as high as 50% for any part and some very much less.  For example 
$4800 worth of memory for $100.  It just takes time.  $60 for a $375 
Power Supply.  the most I paid for the motherboard, $180 for a $375 
board.  By the time I finally got the computer complete, some of the 
parts came down in value, but none near the price I paid.

Steven