Linux Pre-installed

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Many companies are now selling computers with Linux pre-installed, thus saving the buyer from the installation process, and ensuring that the distribution installed is fully compatible with the hardware. For about $100 more most will also install Windows95 and set lili, to create a dual-boot system.

Most of these companies focus on high-end machines and corporate installations. Call the sales rep to find out what they can offer in the way of a personal system.

The list below is purely informational, and no endorsement is implied.
This list is not comprehensive. It will be expanded as information is received. Only sellers of whole systems are included. Additional companies sell components and peripherals which are Linux compatible, but are not included in this list.

There is a more extensive listing maintained as part of the Linux Documentation Project (LDP), which also has a directory of businesses which provide technical support and other machine services for Linux. You can find it at:
    http://metalab.unc.edu/LDP/HOWTO/VAR-HOWTO.html

As with any computer purchase, you should do some research on the firm, and shop around. Then use your own best judgement on what to purchase and who to purchase from.

Before making your purchase, decide which distribution you want and which applications you will be running on it. Also decide on the hardware features you want in your machine (ie amount of RAM, size of hard drive, ethernet or modem, etc). Then shop around to see what is available from each vendor. Make sure to ask about the technical support provided, and the warantee that will come with your equipment.
At least a one-year warantee for service at your site should be either included, or available for a fee of about $100 per year.

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last updated on May 09, 2001 by Ruth Shanen
revised May 09, 2005