MESSAGE
| DATE | 2003-07-30 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir Secretary NYLXS
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| SUBJECT | Re: [hangout] Emperor Linux Laptops
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IMO
Emperor is worth it
They have a value added worth paying for
Ruben
On Wed, Jul 30, 2003 at 01:44:21PM -0400, akbar pasha wrote:
>
> about fujitsu p2120. isnt it a bit pricey at emperor's linux? i think the same sub-notebook is available at about 300-400$ less at datavision.
>
> ::akbar
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: Adam Kosmin
> Reply-To: Adam Kosmin
> Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:14:47 -0400
>
> >Who needs centrino? I'm sending this via my wireless pcmcia card.
> >
> >As a sidenote, you should know that EmperorLinux is still passing the
> >costs of the Windows licenses on to you (the consumer). While I have no
> >intention of seeing them lose any business because of this, I'm hoping
> >you'll bring it up with them and ask them what they're doing about it.
> >Personally, I have reached out to them on numerous occasions and have
> >made a few suggestions but they don't appear to be interested in
> >changing anything. I think its a bit ironic that customers are paying
> >for Windows licenses when they buy from EmperorLinux and would rather
> >buy direct from the manufacturer, install linux, and then hold the
> >manufacturer accountable for my refund. Of course, this is your call.
> >Let me know if I can be of any help.
> >
> >Best,
> >
> >Adam Kosmin
> >WindowsRefund.net
> >
> >
> >
> >Jacek Blizinski (azidog-at-nyc.rr.com) wrote:
> >"
> >" Hey guys! I need a new laptop for school and I wanted something light. I did
> >" some research and I narrowed it down to these 2 choices:
> >"
> >" Fujitsu P2120 (Piranah) http://www.emperorlinux.com/piranha.html
> >" Sony TR1A (Kiwi) http://www.emperorlinux.com/kiwi.html
> >"
> >" Note: The Kiwi isn't listed in the main page because it is not fully supported
> >" yet
> >"
> >" I like the Sony better, because of the battery life and nicer screen, but
> >" because it has the centrino, it doesnt work under Linux (no wireless
> >" support). The Fujitsu is a nice laptop (fully supported) and has 10 gigs
> >" more, but should I wait until they come out with centrino support?
> >"
> >" Any advice would be very helpful! Thanks!
> >"
> >" --Jacek Blizinski
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