Re: [tlug] Who do you recommend for Business Desktop?

[Thomas Savarimuthu <viswas_thomas@example.com>]

> >I am a poor unix admin happy about my RHL-9 + KDE-3.1.4 running on a
> >PIII 500MHz IBM thinkpad.. Actually i am basically a unix guy, have
> > less
>
> Hey, that's the same I use, except it's Debian Sid and KDE 3.1.5.  My
> Thinkpad's a 600X, what's yours?

I use Thinkpad 570E.  Since i have max memory of 384MB, i am saved.

>
> >If i opt for windows on white box, i think i have to end up buying
> > number of licenses
> >since XP is very strict about licensing (?).. Thats why i would like
> > to go with the branded
>
> However, it does look like a bunch of OEM business machines are your
> best choice.

Yep, i think OEM licenses are bit cheaper  and anyway some other OS will 
be out by the time the h/w is ready to be trashed.

>
> >Also, due to space contraint and to look modern, TFT monitors are
> > made must
>
> OK, I can make a recommendation here.  Dell's LCD monitors are
> excellent. We have a bunch of them here at work and my brother has

Well, i think i am going to go with DELL PCs.


-Thomas