Re: Dell Ubuntu Laptop

["Jerry Feldman-2" <user=4@nabble.blu.org>]

 On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:05:55 -0500 (EST) 
[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. 
> 
> 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) 
> 
> So, the Linux laptop at Dell is a sham, on to the next vendor!!!