Well, I'm glad there are more vendors offering Linux on Laptops...  :)

It's just sad that they are spamming. :(

What vendors are good for Linux pre-installed Laptops?

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• To: "MIKE FEDYK" <mfedyk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
• Subject: Microsoft or Linux, you be the Judge!
• From: "Tadpole" <tadpole@xxxxxxxxxx>
• Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 21:08:21 +0530
• Delivery-date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 09:17:18 -0700
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