[clue-tech] Linux newbie needs suggestions for hardware purchase and Linux installation

[Collins Richey]

On Nov 19, 2007 3:13 PM, Brian Gibson <bwg1974 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>. --- Diane Williams <willydlw at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > I want to learn Linux and am planning to buy a computer system in December
> > and want to install Linux. I am an electrical engineering/computer science
> > student who needs to learn Linux and some open source robotics software
> > called Player Stage / Gazebo.
> >
> > I need to purchase a system with Nvidia graphics because that is what the
> > robotics software supports. Other users of this software have convinced me
> > to use Ubuntu.
> >

> > I am thinking of purchasing a desktop system to install this at home and
> > adding a laptop so that I can also work at school. I know absolutely nothing
> > about Linux. I would like to purchase the equipment before your next
> > installfest, so that I may attend.
> >
> >

> pre-installed Ubuntu
> http://www.dell.com/open/
>
> more options than Dell and a local business
> http://www.system76.com/
>

Don't know about the video card, but System 76 provides pre-installed
Ubuntu and service on the product.  Check them out.


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Collins Richey
     If you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries
     of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for.