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I don't think this is a mom and pop shop...
http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/optix_n?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd

"With DellTM OptiPlexTM n series1 desktops you get network-ready business desktop technology. Smart for cost-conscious businesses, they come without a Microsoft? operating system. A copy of FreeDOSTM open-source operating system is included in the box.

1 In order to boot this system, you must install an operating system. A FreeDOS media kit has been provided which will allow you to boot your system once installed. Please note that many common applications will not run and/or fully function using FreeDOS, and in order to run these applications, you will need to install the appropriate operating system and/or device specific drivers. Consult FreeDos.org or your chosen operating system vendor for compatibility details."

And that last paragraph will tell you, if you hadn't figured it out already, that Dell really doesn't expect anybody to actually install that CD.
Posted by: Michael Kelly   Posted on: 08/03/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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Linux desktops, dum tee dum tee dum!  crocd | 08/03/04
That's the plan.. they are still in denial!  Xunil_Sierutuf | 08/03/04
critical mass...  ryusen | 08/03/04
Nice, but I prefer an AMD64 laptop running SuSE 9.1 64-Bit Linux  Xunil_Sierutuf | 08/03/04
Next system will be something like that!  crocd | 08/03/04
Message has been deleted.  johnnyu | 08/03/04
This is Microsofts worst nightmare.  DonnieBoy | 08/03/04
Actually no...  No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/03/04
tehy arent OEM's they are reselling!  crocd | 08/03/04
I'll bite  chiwawa | 08/03/04
Really, when were these blackmail charges filed?  No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/03/04
NWOR  Jeff Spicoli | 08/03/04
No Windows Or Redmond!  Xunil_Sierutuf | 08/03/04
Well, I was not talking about how it affects the court case.  DonnieBoy | 08/03/04
I menat the EU.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/03/04
It is not a misconception, it is true. Almost all come with Windows only.  DonnieBoy | 08/03/04
Should be interesting to see if they sell at all.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/03/04
Might be a really good buy for Windows users  tic swayback | 08/03/04
If that were the case...  Michael Kelly | 08/03/04
No, that can't sell a "no OS" machine.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/03/04
Is that an HP specific contract?  Michael Kelly | 08/03/04
You are rtight, sorta.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/03/04
I don't think this is a mom and pop shop...  Michael Kelly | 08/03/04
NO "OS"  meetoo | 08/03/04
re: SUSE is better than windows  ryusen | 08/03/04
Message has been deleted.  meetoo | 08/03/04
Disagree  Tim Patterson | 08/24/04
I thought you're not supposed to chime in if you don't use it??  Jeff Spicoli | 08/03/04
NWOR  No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/03/04
Why?  Linux User 147560 | 08/03/04
Why?  Yagotta B. Kidding | 08/03/04
I am disappointed.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/03/04
Prove us wrong then!  Jeff Spicoli | 08/03/04
No, I simply won't deal with scum.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/03/04
and you've also never dealt with personal attacks... (nt)  ryusen | 08/03/04
Of course I have, but I do choose whom I associate with.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 08/03/04
you've denied such accusations in the past... (nt)  ryusen | 08/03/04
personal attack  tic swayback | 08/03/04
No Windows Or Redmond?  Xunil_Sierutuf | 08/03/04
i'd buy one except...  ryusen | 08/03/04
I like hp, but I wouldn't trade my very good Windows  BXLE | 08/26/04
Seems to work for  Yagotta B. Kidding | 08/03/04
Get over it Bit  Tim Patterson | 08/24/04
HP offers Linux-based Centrino laptop  Loverock Davidson | 08/03/04
That would make no logical sense  el1jones | 08/03/04
Very logical  Loverock Davidson | 08/03/04
So? Same with Linux...  techboy_z | 08/03/04
Every one a failure  Yagotta B. Kidding | 08/03/04
Big deal  Loverock Davidson | 08/03/04
Message has been deleted.  meetoo | 08/03/04
Linux has arrived.  chiwawa | 08/03/04
Good Move  Chad_z | 08/03/04
Not supported, not supported, not supported!  kd5auq | 08/03/04
I couldn't find that...  Michael Kelly | 08/03/04
i'd have to agree with you Mike...  Monkey_MCSE | 08/03/04
Go to  PA-ITGuy | 08/03/04
Thanks I see it now  Michael Kelly | 08/03/04
Watchout for the Gotchas!  kd5auq | 08/04/04
far better deals availables elsewhere  mvaar | 08/03/04
You pay a premium for the Centrino name (NT)  Michael Kelly | 08/03/04
And i wouldn't take an emachine if it were given to me free(NT)  Monkey_MCSE | 08/03/04
Switch em back  FilledOut | 08/03/04
Message has been deleted.  meetoo | 08/03/04
Linux users, don't quit your day jobs...  John Zern | 08/03/04
I for one am glad to see some mainstream support from vendors  balsover | 08/03/04
Not really....  ECLS | 08/04/04

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