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On 25/06/11 10:15, Simon Waters wrote: > On 25/06/11 09:26, techservices wrote: >> >> I am trying to get some measure of opinion on thoughts about >> retailers selling computers with Linux preinstalled, or at least >> offered as an option. I just find myself scratching my head as to why >> PC World et al don't have a Linux section. They've even stopped >> selling boxed distro's of which I used to buy one per year. >> >> I have setup a survey on Survey Monkey >> >> http://svy.mk/lRpwMc > > Had to look to see what Splashtop was. > > Linux Foundation has worldwide trademarks on the the name "Linux", so a > company using it would need a sub-license. > > I'd like to buy boxes guaranteed to "Just work" with Debian so I know > laptops will hibernate, power saving will work, I don't care too much if > it is pre-installed, although I suspect it would be a good idea to > ensure everything anyone is likely to need is pre-installed (even if it > is not Debian) since it opens the market to other purchasers who aren't > so particular (and I might change my mind on my preferred distro in future). > > Simon > Done, Interesting what you have said here about PC world as we had a discussion on this on IRC a while back, We certain;y need to up the pressure. I am struggling to come up with words for a flyer at the moment. but will send another post for that one. Paul -- Paul Sutton Cert SLPS (Open) http://www.zleap.net Open Mic nights - Wednesday 8pm to 11pm (14+) Free entry Breakin' Ground - Street dance for young people (8+) Wednesday 6pm (starts May 11th) The Lighthouse,26 Esplanade Road, Paignton 01803 411 812 or e-mail info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for more info. 17th September 2011 - Software freedom day -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq