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I miss Linux.

Call me Crazy, but I miss Linux. I didn't really realize it till today.
Some months ago, My employer bought me a MacBook, and, I _love_ it. Don't get me wrong. About the same time, my at home Desktop (an emachines that had-- seriously-- outlived its life expectancy by about 2 years) died of a broken flux capacitor, or something. I have been without Linux since.

Today, I spent a few more hours in the basement with the latest copy of Geubuntu, swapping out RAM and Drives between the three junker machines I have down there, and between the three of them, there is not a single usable/functional computer.

A. I've fired up my ancient xBuntu/FluxBox hybrid laptop-- a Dell Inspiron 3500, just to get me some linux on. and, I realize, I miss it.

Apple's got lots of nice choices for the Open Software enthusiast-- I prefer NeoOffice to Word, for example, but there's just something about the full-on customization that you can make happen on a linux machihe.

So, the question is this, Ubuntu Planet: Where do _you_ suggest turning to purchase hardware in the sub-$300 range. I want to buy, not build, and I just need a box. I have monitors and input devices. Suggestions?

Buying a Cheap Linux PC

http://dell.com/ubuntu has a PC for $259 if you take out the monitor.

The EEE PC by Asus is great. I have a 4GB 701 that I got for $349. EEE PC desktops are coming soon promising a small price.
http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/01/30/asus.eee.pc.all.in.one/

I have the first Ubuntu desktop Dell sold and I love it!

Get the Dell/Ubuntu PC

I agree with Derek. I had noticed before that the desktop PC gets much cheaper if you remove the monitor.

Is this a astroturf for the

Is this a astroturf for the eeeBox? They seem like a win in such a scenario.

gPC

The Everex gPC is a possibility at $180, if it's still available and not been replaced by the $500 MyMiniPC.

new kpc arrived

I recently picked up a kpc to compliment my laptop. I had to install ubuntu via a thumbdrive, but wasn't too bad. The hardware is all intel and very Linux friendly. Seems to be working pretty well. I have a file server on the network so the 80gb disk wasn't a limiting issue in my case.

http://us.shuttle.com/kpc/

ZaReason

$249, comes with Ubuntu pre-installed however you want.
http://www.zareason.com/shop/product.php?productid=16167&cat=0&page=1

What a goob

Only anal loving butthumpers use Linux!

Eeeeeeee

Yeah, get an Eee PC. You can connect it to a big monitor, plug in a keyboard, toss in some USB storage, and it's a decent desktop. And, you can unplug all that crap and take it with you!

We can then discuss the Linux goodness when we are in the same room together.

Why not install Ubuntu on

Why not install Ubuntu on the Mac?

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