[wplug] buying boxes with linux preinstalled.

[Rob Nelson]

> my advisor needs to buy a couple computers. it's not important that linux
> is preinstalled, but everything has to be compatable with linux. so i was
> wondering if anyone had opinions about companies that sold linux computers
> with linux preinstalled?
> 
> we've looked at penguin computing, and dell any other ideas?

I got my Athlon with RH6.2 from www.affordablecomputers.com for under $1k.
Came with Linux, and about 50% cheaper than Dell, VA, or Penguin Computing.
Actually, have bought 3 athlons from them, and I remain happy :)

Rob Nelson
ronelson at vt.edu