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Re: [PLUG] Laptop Reseller Whoas
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I really don't have much to say at this point. I'm looking to find someone
that will allow me to resell with Linux pre-installed, cause Windows 2K/XP
Pro cost about $130. So on a $999 machine - it's a significant cost. I'm
looking for a low-end model to sell, so it only needs the basic network
and battery functionality and a decent screen.
Personally, I recently bought an iBook. Love the hardware, not so much in
love with OS X. Replacing it with YDL 3 as soon as I can get my hands on
it. But the hardware is great. Had a Vaio super-slim - hardware was also
pretty good, but the thing got really heavy with the docking station (not
to mention expensive). Had powermanagement problems in Linux _and_
Windows, so never could get any relief.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Stewart B. Lone said:
> W. Chris Shank wrote:
>> Background: I'm trying to add a Linux-powered laptop to my hardware
>> offering. It is pretty much impossible to get the parts and build your
>> own laptop (without buying the parts in the millions), so I thought
>> I'd see if WinBook - who has a pretty agressive reseller program for
>> integrators could give me one's without Windows installed. This is the
>> response I received from them.
>>
>>
>> **************************************************************
>> Dear Sir or Madam,
>> Thank you for your interest in our "Critically Proven" WinBook
>> Computers. We
>> confirm that due to our licensing agreement with Microsoft, we are
>> unable to
>> provide a notebook without an Operating System. We apologize for any
>> inconvenience that this may cause. If you have any questions, please
>> feel
>> free to call 1-800-254-7806 and we will be happy to assist
>> you.
>> Thank You
>> WinBook Technical Sales
>> winsales@winbook.com
>>
>> ***************************************************************
>>
>> What I think is most amazing is their admission that they cannot sell
>> them without _an_ operating system because of their agreement with
>> Microsoft. I've heard dozens of reasons why Toshiba or Dell or Sony
>> (etc) won't sell wihtout an OS - and it's usually some BS about full
>> functionality, user experience, etc.
>>
>> Now someone in the know - please tell me if I'm wrong - but didn't MS
>> have to release this restriction on it's OEM's as part of the DOJ
>> settlement?
>>
>> FYI: Here was my reply - but I don't expect to hear back from them:
>>
>> ***************************************************************** What
>> if I were to give you the Linux image to install yourself, then you
>> could sell them to me with an operating system (Linux) installed. Or
>> are you not allowed to sell a notebook without a Microsoft Operating
>> System? If that is the case - isn't that in violation of the
>> settlement agreement between Microsoft and the Department of Justice?
>>
>> If I were to resell WinBooks, but first immediately removed Windows,
>> replacing it with Linux - not even booting into Windows once, would I
>> be entitled to a refund for the OS? Would I get that from you or
>> Microsoft?
>>
>> Thank you
>>
>> Chris Shank
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> Hello Chris. Would you care to comment on the merits of the winbook. Im
> lusting for a laptop, but am having a hard time making a choice.
>
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