Linux friendly computer retailers in Toronto

[billt-l+PWtdWbHAuXFJAUJl40Xg at public.gmane.org]

Paul, I know several consultants that will spec, buy, and install a linux 
system for you. If you want those contact info I will pass them on. I don't
think there is any computer stores that do it.

If you wish help in configure linux on old systems, send me a email 
(bill at ss.org). I have gotten many systems to work.

Bill

On Wed, Mar 10, 2004 at 10:13:05AM -0500, Paul DiRezze wrote:
> Thanks for the reply.
> 
> I've been trying to install Fedora, Mandrake and Gentoo linux on two machines:
> An old Dell Inspiron 3500 notebook
> A clone I inherited from an old business
> 
> I've got fedora installed on the notebook but I'm finding that the system 
> is just too slow and I'm losing patience with using it (PII 266 mHz, 128 MB 
> RAM)
> 
> I think the clone's motherboard is screwed because I can't get the 
> integrated networking or video work with any of the distributions I have.
> 
> Thus I threw my hands up in frustration and begged the list for help.
> 
> Thanks again for the input.
> 
> paul
> 
> 
> At 09:59 AM 10/03/2004 -0500, you wrote:
> >I am not sure about the experience of others, but I think that it is
> >useful to install Linux yourself. By installing the OS you will become
> >more acquainted with how things work and thus will be better prepared to
> >address any problems that come up. Since you are new to Linux you might
> >consider asking a knowledgeable friend to do the install with you if you
> >are unsure about doing it alone.
> >
> >Unless you have a friend who will act as a de facto Linux tech support
> >for your Linux questions, it will probably be useful to get a better
> >idea about how the systems goes together even in at general sense.
> >
> >Finally, you might consider other distributions as well. I am given to
> >understand that both SUSE and Mandrake are fairly "user friendly"
> >
> >If you want Linux installed you might consider looking at the Dell
> >400SC. It is a server but can be used as a desktop and has an 8x AGP
> >slot. You can order it with a Redhat option. I don't know about the
> >prices in Canada but it can regularly be had in the USA for USD 300 with
> >a decent configuration and Redhat.
> >
> >On 09:22 Wed 10 Mar     , Paul DiRezze wrote:
> > > I'm new to Linux and want to walk into a computer store, ask for a system
> > > that is Fedora compatible and walk out with a working system (i.e., Fedora
> > > installed) and no surprises.  Does such a store exist in the Toronto area?
> > >
> > > You can reply to me directly and I'll post a contact summary to the list.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > > paul
> > >
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