[ubuntu-in] Netbooks - suggestions and advise

[James Sebastian]

Thanks Prakash. Please see in-line replies

On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 11:21 AM, Prakash Advani <prakash at ubuntu.com> wrote:


>
> Dell has Ubuntu options, they launched a new model M101Z, this one has Win7
> + Ubuntu Light which is a small foot print Ubuntu, that boots up quickly and
> has a Unity interface for browsing, music.. etc..
>
> Ubuntu pre-installs are now available in India from HCL, Wipro, eSys (Range
> Wizard), Simmtronics, Dell and Lenovo..
>


As per http://www.ubuntu.com/certification/ HCL, Wipro and eSys are
certified on end of life or near-end of life Ubuntu versions.
Simmtronics not listed there at all
Dell and Lenovo have many models listed in the site. Probably you should get
them to certify recent models with 10.04 LTS primarily.

BTW, may be beneficial for others:
A mail from simmtronics sales team given details below on versions supported
by them.

In Simmbook we used Ubuntu Ver 9.04 & 9.10
In Desktop we are using Ubuntu Ver 9.10 & 10.10


> The challenges with these companies are they Don't know how to Sell Ubuntu,
> they struggle with Demos and hence don't promote it.
> If we can form a group of people willing to help them demo Ubuntu in
> different cities, we can made a difference.
> What is needed for Ubuntu enthusiasts need to go and explain Ubuntu to
> general users. OEMs need this support at stores, exhibitions, boots, etc.
> If people are interested, let me know .. we can create a list of people
> willing to help, cities and availability. Like someone may be available only
> on a weekend or evening.
>
>
> I can help, But I am in a very small city of India now.

Regards,
James
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