[NTLUG:Discuss] OT: Fry's Linux Computer

[George Lass]

Good Luck, I went to Fry's in Dallas at 11:30 today and there was a line
of at least 100 waiting *outside*, not to mention the 30 minute wait 
(according to at least 1 guy that was leaving) at the checkout counter.

George

Joel Sinor wrote:
> 
> A friend of mine here is pricing out a system and with all the specials
> and rebates at Frys today, he has found he will be able to build a very
> decent system for $125 (after rebates) using the ECS board they have for
> $60 and an athlon xp 2000+.  Unfortunately, my cashflow this weekend
> will not allow for waiting for rebates so I am probbaly going to buy the
> $99 box for tinkering purposes.  I don't think you can beat that price,
> really, but some here in the list might consider (if they trust rebates
> and have the extra cash to pony) the "more beef" option ;).
> 
>  On Fri, 02 May 2003 08:22:12 -0500
> Paul Drew <solarcurve at msn.com> wrote:
> 
> > After someone speculated on that Fry's Linux special, I decided to
> > check this morning, and in fact there is a $99 Linux special. There
> > are tons of other great deals. Seems to remind me of the day after
> > Thanksgiving sales, and such that they run.
> >
> > ThizLinux
> > 800mhz GigaPro c3 Samuels cpu.
> > 128mb ram
> > 30gb HD
> >
> > I wasn't sure how many people would be interested but I always like
> > finding these deals when I need a box to tinker with. While not
> > stellar number in performance $99 is hard to argue with. :) I hope I
> > am not going to anger anyone by posting that. Have a great day, and
> > take care.
> >
> > Paul Drew
> >
> >
> >
> >
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