[DC LoCo] Suggestions for Inexpensive, Linux-friendly mini?

[Robert Simmons]

On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 1:02 PM, Michael Haney <thezorch at gmail.com> wrote:
> I think the Asus machines and some others come with Express Gate
> Linux. Its a Linux distribution that can only be installed from within
> Windows. It boots within seconds and gives you access to only a few
> applications, ie; web, email, Skype. It lacks the infrastructure of a
> full distro and doesn't have a way to install any more apps. Express
> Gate is intended to be used to get online quickly without booting all
> the way into Windows.

You missed the point of what I said completely.  I could care less
what version of Linux it comes preinstalled with.  It is easily
replaced with anything I want.  But if you but a Lenovo box you are
paying $$$ for the copy of Windows  that it comes with.  If you buy
Asus you are not being forced to buy a Windows license.  The price is
therefore lower, and you are not giving M$ money for something that
you will not use.

Hopefully that's a bit clearer.