Re: Dell Ubuntu Laptop

["Ward Vandewege" <user=150@nabble.blu.org>]

 On Wed, Dec 26, 2007 at 10:05:55AM -0500, [hidden email] wrote: 
> I tried configuring two Inspiron 1420 laptops identically with the only 
> difference being one with Windows and one with Ubuntu, besides there being 
> different and additional features for the Windows version, I think the two 
> were identical. 
> 
> How much did I save by NOT paying the Microsoft tax? You tell me, the 
> Windows  laptop costs $919 and the Linux laptop costs $939. 

I just tried the same; pretty much a baseline machine with no extra options: 

  Ubuntu: $754 
  Windows Home Vista Basic: $799 

> So, it is stupid, I could buy the Windows version for $20 less and put 
> Ubuntu on it. Conceptually, the Ubuntu version should cost $869 (assuming 
> OEM Windows home costs $50) 

I'm not seeing this. 

If there is a pricing error, it's probably in one of the options you 
selected. 

Thanks, 
Ward. 

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