Re: [Sheflug] Tesco computer??? in home service

[John Beaumont <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 2008-04-13 at 16:03 +0100, Janet Simpson wrote:
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> Hi Everyone,
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> Rather shocked by the price of this computer, £139 and £189.  Does
> anyone have any thoughts about it? Am I right in thinking it is not
> internet ready?
> http://direct.tesco.com/q/N.1999034/Nr.99.aspx?Ns=P_SORT_Price&btnResultSort.x=501&btnResultSort.y=419

Rather surprised they don't list whether it has a LAN connection or not.
But am overjoyed Tesco are selling Linux ready PCs.

My brother just bought this for the company he works for and it's a
lovely machine, really quiet. Only 170 quid and you could then load
windows onto it if you wished. His came preloaded with Ubuntu.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133576

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> I was considering it for the children, however virtually all their games
> /educational programs are windows based and they cannot do without.  I'm
> already running Linux so........
> Could I buy it and then load Windows onto it?  What am I saying, I
> suppose you'll be 'round to burn me at the stake in the morning:)

Wine might be worth a try. Otherwise I don't see why you couldn't put
Win XP on it. You wouldn't get any flames from me.

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