[ubuntu-za] High a laptop that is OS independent with a decent warranty for Ubuntu?

[David Apter]

It's about time Ubuntu users are able to buy a laptop/ultrabook
pre-loaded!  The Dell xps13 and Asus zenbook would be good examples!

As an 'open systems' user I do NOT want to donate towards MS funds by
default!  Ubuntu can not truly be regarded as a 'free' OS while users are
first mugged by MS.

Ubuntu will never become a mainstream OS for laptop/mobile users as long as
there is no 'product' to attract *new* users!! Even for 'experienced users'
switching OS is  time and money wasted!!  Moreover, Ubuntu pre-installed on
a laptop should permit a cost advantage.

Further, any hardware warranty dictated to by software(ie OS) is
ludicrous.  The hardware manufacturer probably is hiding a 'weakness' in
their product.

Canonical, Dell, Asus .... are you listening?
Maybe not .... eish, that MacAir is starting to look more enticing......

Dave Apter


On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 3:43 PM, Tom Bamford <tom at aims.ac.za> wrote:

> On 22 May 2012 10:25, Paul Young <paulysa at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Recently I purchased a Dell N5110, mostly for its 3 year warranty with
> > Windows x64 Home Premium. If I had removed Windows and put Ubuntu on it
> the
> > 3 year warranty would have been forfeited.
> >
> > Thus, is there a way to purchase decent laptop hardware and not be bound
> to
> > Microsoft or Mac in South Africa?
> >
> > A brief internet search suggests this to be possible overseas.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
>
> In the UK at least, a manufacturer would not be able to get away with
> refusing to honour a warranty because you replaced the OS. Perhaps the
> CPA provides similar protection here?
>
> That said, I would be likely to keep the Windows install and dual
> boot, as others have suggested. Try upgrading a BIOS or firmware, or
> accessing manufacturer tech support, when running only Linux. PITA.
> And of course you can wipe the Linux install and expand the Windows
> partition should you ever need to return it (although wiping the whole
> drive would achieve the same).
>
> Regards
> Tom
>
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