__/ [ BearItAll ] on Friday 24 February 2006 10:20 \__
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>
>> This was already discussed, but the following appears like the first word
>> from the media.
>>
>>
>
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1930851,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03129TX1K0000616
>>
>> When Is a Linux Workstation Really a Desktop?
>> By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
>> February 23, 2006
>>
>> "Opinion: Dell may be splitting hairs by offering a Linux workstation that
>> looks a lot like a desktop. In the process, it may be giving desktop Linux
>> a boost."
>
> Call me a boy if you like, but I love using Dells web site to create super
> computers in the 'customise' bit, particularly in the server part.
>
> I wouldn't actually buy another Dell I just enjoy customising them online,
> too many painfull memories of trying to get them to replace a faulty pile
> of shite I paid for last year that I still would never trust as a Live
> server. Bit daft when you have a few thousand pounds worth of server that
> you can't trust so only use as a mirror, then have the Live systems on bog
> standard off-the-shelf Systemax's.
>
> Actually I'm just in the mood to go and configure another monolithic
> server.
I notice that you are posting from the UK. Have a look at:
http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/PDLserver.html
I hear good thing about this distributer, which delivers laptops, desktops
and servers without an operating system. They are good lads who Do Know Evil
(sic). Behold the prices.
Best wishes,
Roy
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