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Old 08-27-2005, 07:51 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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need help finding laptop without os so I can install personal copy of linux. Any help appreciated.
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Old 08-27-2005, 09:55 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
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You can install linux on any laptop, it doesn't matter if there is an OS already installed. You can even dual boot with linux and windows if you want.
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Old 08-27-2005, 11:51 PM   #3 (permalink)
 
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I understand that I can dual boot, and have done this in the past. I was looking for a dedicated laptop to install SUSE linux which I currently have. However, I don't wish to purchase a new computer with Windows preinstalled then have to reformat and load Linux. This seems like a waist. Haven't had any luck finding anything on the web. Microsoft rules the roost. Any help. Much needed. Thx.
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Old 08-28-2005, 12:12 AM   #4 (permalink)
 
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Google it, if you haven't done so already.
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Old 08-28-2005, 11:47 AM   #5 (permalink)
 
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tried google without any luck. Thanks for the replies though.
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Old 08-28-2005, 02:55 PM   #6 (permalink)
 
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Buy any laptop then replace the HD, problem solved.
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Old 08-28-2005, 06:15 PM   #7 (permalink)
 
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Or...just delete the windows partition when installing linux.
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Old 09-08-2005, 10:22 PM   #8 (permalink)
 
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thanks for all the help. all of you have been great. hope to be able to help others like I have been helped
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Old 09-10-2005, 01:35 AM   #9 (permalink)
 
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I think his goal here is to avoid paying for a Windows license with the price of the laptop, correct? Don't know that you can though.
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Old 09-10-2005, 02:29 AM   #10 (permalink)
 
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well if thats the case jsut tell them you do not want any Microsoft products on that computer no OS labtop.
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