These guys look pretty good...  I mentioned them on here once before.  The 
bonobo laptop includes TV tuner for MythTV.  Pretty nice...

  http://www.system76.com

  -jmz


On Tuesday 14 March 2006 11:58, vodhner@cox.net wrote:
> 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
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