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OS free laptops/netbooks

  • 05-05-2012 08:09PM
    #1
    somefeen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,656 ✭✭✭


    Hi there

    I'm seriously considering purchasing a really cheap netbook or laptop without any operating system to give Linux a go on.
    Does anyone know of a place on the internet where I could get one?
    I know Asus used to sell dirt cheap notebooks with a Linux OS but they seem to have stopped now.
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Galen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 664 ✭✭✭Galen


    Microsoft has everything nicely sown up but you could have a look here; http://www.linuxemporium.co.uk/ and here; http://linuxpreloaded.com/


  • #3
    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,947 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    You might find that you get a better spec machine with Win installed for the same price or less than one with no OS.

    It is difficult to pay extra for less PC despite one's wish not to support MS .....


  • #4
    PrzemoF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,929 ✭✭✭PrzemoF


    http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/


  • #5
    Stuxnet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭Stuxnet


    not really a laptop/netbook as such, but there are many barbones pc's available, often used as media centers ! http://www.zotacusa.com/zbox-hd-nd22.html

    also the raspberry pi :)


  • #6
    Oracle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭Oracle


    Just ignore the operating system and buy the best laptop/netbook you can within your budget. Then when you get it just wipe Windows and install GNU/Linux. That way you get the most hardware for your money and the OS you want.


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  • #7
    GalwayKiefer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,005 ✭✭✭GalwayKiefer


    http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2173145/dell-releases-ubuntu-1204-image-xps-ultrabook

    Dell are releasing an ultrabook with Ubuntu 12.04 in mind.


  • #8
    timbyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78 ✭✭timbyr


    Little known fact is that you can return OEM Microsoft licenses for a refund.
    It is part of EULA. If you don't agree to it you can return the license to the OEM or Microsoft directly.
    Tier 1 OEM licenses are in the €50 region.

    Can be a nice refund on a cheap laptop.


  • #9
    PrzemoF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,929 ✭✭✭PrzemoF


    timbyr wrote: »
    Little known fact is that you can return OEM Microsoft licenses for a refund.
    It is part of EULA. If you don't agree to it you can return the license to the OEM or Microsoft directly.
    Tier 1 OEM licenses are in the €50 region.

    Can be a nice refund on a cheap laptop.

    I'm quite sure that MS is still counting it as a "sold copy" :D


  • #10
    timbyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78 ✭✭timbyr


    PrzemoF wrote: »
    timbyr wrote: »
    Little known fact is that you can return OEM Microsoft licenses for a refund.
    It is part of EULA. If you don't agree to it you can return the license to the OEM or Microsoft directly.
    Tier 1 OEM licenses are in the €50 region.

    Can be a nice refund on a cheap laptop.

    I'm quite sure that MS is still counting it as a "sold copy" :D

    Doesn't bother me. I got €50 back :)


  • #11
    PrzemoF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,929 ✭✭✭PrzemoF


    I bought from pcspecialists and it was, I think, 79 pounds cheaper for "no system" option comparing to some windows version. It's a custom laptop, so the price could be with some charge for installation of the system.


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