Comment 836 for bug 1

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Shane Fagan (shanepatrickfagan) wrote :

I have started a quest, to find either a computer preloaded with Ubuntu or a computer with no os to install Ubuntu on. The first place to start was obviously Dell because they have computers with Ubuntu preloaded and computers with freedos. The page doesnt exist. I went on Dell chat here is the conversation I had with the sales guy.

"Me: I want a computer with either ubuntu preloaded or without an os installed
Dell Sales Guy: Are you interested in desktop or laptop
Me:laptop
Dell Sales Guy: Pushes page, http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/topics/topic.aspx/emea/segments/gen/client/en/ubuntu_landing?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn
Could you kindly click the link go through the specifications while I stay online now and guide you further and also clarify your questions (if any).
Me: But the problem im having is that option isnt available in ireland
Dell Sales Guy: Am afraid we do not offer Linux in Ireland
Me: But why not?
Dell Sales Guy: It is not available in Ireland
Me: But can I get a laptop with no os or freedos or anything other than having to pay for a product that I dont want or need. I just dont want vista or xp.
Dell Sales Guy: Am afraid that is not possible
Me: Then can I get a refund if I return the copy of vista supplied with the new computer
Dell Sales Guy: Am afraid no
Me: Can you look at an article about this issue? http://www.linux.com/articles/59381
Dell Sales Guy: We do not have any information as such
Me: Can you get me some one who might be able to help me
Dell Sales Guy: You can check with the customer care team on 1-850-964-112
Me: I will try them then
Dell Sales Guy: Thank you, may I go ahead and suspend the chat session now?"

My quest continues...