I'm submitting this query for a friend. I'll forward responses to him. Thanks - Vic -------------- All, First off, thank you for taking the time to respond to my query. I am considering purchasing a Linux-based laptop for my daughter's 12th grade graduation. One of my main concerns is to insure that zero dollars of my purchase price will go to Microsoft -- i.e. on principal I do not want to pay the "Microsoft Tax". Following behind this concern are the normal issues, like reliability, ease of dealing with the vendor, good price, etc. My question is: Do you have any recommendations (esp based on experience) where one can purchase a Linux-based laptop. Kind regards, -Randy Galbraith --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss