[NTLUG:Discuss] Cheap Linux boxes at Fry's

[Robert Pearson]

On 1/8/07, agoats <agoats at compuserve.com> wrote:
> That's a good start, but it could be a little more, maybe $450 or so.
>
> Alvin

Do you have these URLs?
<<http://www.linux-laptop.net/>>
<<http://www.linuxcertified.com/linux_laptops.html>>
<<http://www.satlug.org/wiki/index.php/Linux_Hardware_Page#Laptops>>
I've been meaning to put this on the DFWUUG but have been lazy...

<<http://www.sidewalksale.com/1stsaturday/index.htm>>
You just missed First Saturday for January 2007. It was the 5-6th.

<<http://www.computerjunction.com/>>
The Computer Junction URL is just for the address and phone number.
John Staples at Computer Junction has refurbished laptops for sale
from time to time. Unfortunately, John is a Windows only guy. You
would have to get the model number and check it out online.

The real rub is knowing Linux will load and run. It's tough to be the
guinea pig with your last $500 dollars.

Ralph Green was the Bargain Master. Anybody heard from Ralph?

> Robert Pearson wrote:
> >
> > On 1/8/07, agoats <agoats at compuserve.com> wrote:
> >> know anything about cheap laptops? Something compatable with Linux?
> >>
> >> Alvin
> >
> > By cheap do you mean $329 or less?
> >
> >> brian at pongonova.net wrote:
> >>> Fry's is selling refurbed Compaq SR1811NX machines for $329.  Loaded
> >>> CentOS4.4/KDE without a problem.  160GB drive, DVD+/-R/RW Lightscribe
> >>> drive (Linux drivers available), a separate CD-ROM drive, Firewire,
> >>> front-loading flash memory slots, AMD Sempron 3200+, 512MB RAM (not
> >>> enough for anything useful -- bought 1GB extra for $120).  For what I
> >>> needed, I couldn't have built it cheaper from separate components.
> >>>
> >>> Just an FYI for those who might be interested, not intended to stir up
> >>> debate about Fry's, Compaq/HP, build vs. buy, etc.
> >>>
> >>>   --Brian