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Author: KE7FEG
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Subject: Re: Laptop vendor without Microsoft tax
I found this:

http://tuxmobil.org/reseller.html

--- 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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