Dedicated Linux Machine

[Phil Woodland]

Ok.... lets get a few things straight here....

The majority of off-the-shelf basic hardware will work with Linux (ie: 
virtually any hard-drive, cd/dvd-rom, floppy, motherboard, and ram 
combination).
Arguably any/all on-board audio and network cards are supported (there 
used to be exceptions, but I doubt it anymore).

The bits that can get dicey are:
Wireless networking (if you need it  you need to make sure your card is 
supported).
Video cards (if you need 3D acceleration for games, modeling, or just 
fun effects.... there are really only two options AMD/ATI and Nvidia).

The problem with buying a lot of the pre-built computers (laptops and 
desktops, although more-so for laptops) is that the manufacturers tend 
to modify things or add odd-ball stuff just a little to make their model 
unique. Which is all fine and dandy if you use Windows because they have 
drivers and software to accommodate. Having said that, I have built my 
computer and have purchased my laptop.... I was just careful with my 
laptop purchase.

So, Mr. McDevitt:
What do you want to use your computer for? What would you prefer, a 
laptop or a desktop? I don't recommend building a computer from scratch 
to just anyone... but it can be quite rewarding, especially if you have 
an interest in how things work. I'm sure I have enough spare parts 
around to make you a decent one even.

Thanks,
Phil


On 01/04/2011 9:02 PM, Bob Jonkman wrote:
> Nigel Computers in Burlington will build a custom computer without an 
> operating system. I wouldn't be surprised if he also sells 
> unencumbered laptops. Nigel told me that he has the support of the 
> local Linux community for that position. (Anyone here from a 
> Burlington LUG?)
>
>
> Nigel Computers
> 744 Guelph Line
> Burlington, ON  L7N 3N5
> +1-905-631-9555
> sales at nigelcomputers.com
>
> http://nigelcomputers.com/store/
>
> Sadly, the Web site offers no pricing on most items, so I've passed 
> over his store when gathering purchase proposal quotes for clients.  
> Retailers, take note! No prices, no RFQ!
>
> --Bob (who has no affiliation with Nigel other than as a satisfied 
> customer)
>
>
> On 2011-04-01 at 20:55:30  Hugh McDevitt wrote:
>> I should clarify, what I am looking for. A tour of the local computer
>> inquiring about a new computer totally compatible with a Linux
>> distribution installed, ie; Ubuntu or Mint  drew a lot of umms and
>> can't dos.
>>
>> I have a HP desktop with Vista on it, that causes problems constantly,
>> and an old very finicky Toshiba laptop with Ubuntu 10.04, that just
>> seems to die shortly after start up, then reboots OK then dies again.
>>
>> Am now thinking about a new computer, and do not want one with any
>> version of Windows on it.I just refuse to pay anymore for an inferior
>> product or in any way support it. I figure that if I am going to have
>> a problem with an OS, I may as well go with one that at least is well
>> supported through forums and formats like this, where answers always
>> seem available almost immediately.
>>
>> I am not enthusiastic about going to anywhere like a box store to get
>> a new computer to just have them or me uninstall a Windows version,
>> and still in a sense support Microsoft.
>>
>> My new computer would probably be in the 500 -600 range, Laptop or
>> Desktop is still undecided. And if I can not find anyone in the area
>> to build one and set it up at the beginning for me, I just take the
>> advice and try building a system myself with the hardware that supprts
>> Linux  Thank you all that have responded.
>>

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