[PLUG] local hardware

[Christian]

Sounds like Dell took lessons from Gates.

christian

Ed Sawicki wrote:
>
> This is contrary to my experience, though some of my experience
> may be dated - I remember trying to order a Dell desktop that
> did not come with a Winmodem. It was impossible - I had to take
> out the Winmodem when I received the computer and throw it away.
>
> I tried to order a Dell computer without an operating system and
> I was unsuccessful. I still had to pay the Microsoft tax.
>
> On the Dell rack mount 2850, I can't use lmsensors for some reason.
> I have to use Dell's proprietary software that does not integrate
> well with my scripts.
>
> A few weeks ago, I took delivery of a 1850 and couldn't install my
> Linux on it. I had to use Dell's installation disk that required
> that I have Red Hat Linux. Of course, I figured out a way around
> this but it cost me time and frustration.
>
> I'd rather buy from vendors that don't litter the path with
> obstacles.
>
> Ed