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No Demand for Linux in the UK?

Posted by Zonk on from the we-like-tea-not-penguins dept.

eldavojohn writes "If you're a Linux user in the UK looking for a Linux box, you're not going to get it from Acer. The computer maker has started releasing Linux installed machines in Singapore but cited 'no demand' as a reason for not releasing the same computer with Linux installed in the UK. From the ZDNet article: 'Before the launch of the Acer Aspire in Singapore, there had been no suggestion that any major manufacturer other than Dell was even considering releasing Ubuntu-based products. However, Acer president Gianfranco Lanci did tell Financial Times Deutschland that "the whole [PC] industry is disappointed with Windows Vista". Lanci claimed that Microsoft's new operating system had not boosted PC sales, due to concerns over its stability and overall maturity.'"

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  1. Re:One UK reseller by giorgosts · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    From http://efficientpc.co.uk/

            * Suspend from ram supported!
            * Graphics: Nvidia 8600M GS 256MB memory (Supported by lastest nvidia driver, manual install)
                Compiz Works, TV out works, Twinview dual monitor works.
            * Monitor: 15.4 inch widescreen 1280x800 resolution
                Monitor brightness by keypress or software control works
            * Sound: Onboard Intel 82801H (Supported by snd_hda_intel driver)

        Front headphone port works, microphone does not.
            * Network: Onboard Realtek 8169SC Gigabit Lan (Supported by r8169 driver)
            * USB: Onboard Intel 82801H Usb controller (Supported by uhci_hcd/ echi_hcd driver)
            * Firewire: Onboard Ricoh Firewire (supported by ieee1394 driver)
            * Hard disk: Onboard Intel Controllers (Supported by achi driver)
            * Bluetooth: Onboard AsusTek Controller (Supported by hci_usb driver)
            * Card Reader: Onboard Ricoh (Not currently Supported)
            * Webcam: Onboard Ricoh (Not currently Supported)
            * Weight: 2.9kg
            * Size: 362(W)x268(D)x28.5-39(H)mm
            * Battery: 6-cell Li-On

    It seems they sell their machine with more than half of its components not working. In particular, no webcam/microphone. Not a viable alternative.