[ubuntu-za] ubuntu computer

[Paul Arzul]

hi,

can anyone recommend a computer retailer which sells complete systems
with ubuntu in mind? more that something that just works,
specifically:

- all components should be as "open" as possible. ages back there used
to be a collaboration of hardware manufacturers trying to go "open"
and i recall that plextor (cdrom manufacturer) was behind some of
that. soundcards should have open chipsets listed on project alsa,
etc. oh and peripherals... kyocera laser printers seem to be friendly
at the moment because they're supplying ppd files. is anyone on top of
this stuff? is canonical putting it's stamp of approval on anything?

- servicing cape town

thanks in advance,

- p