Re: [tlug] Building a Linux machine

[Dave Brown <dagbrown@example.com>]

On Wed, Apr 09, 2008 at 01:00:15PM +0900, Joe Rodrigue wrote:
> Hi, I want to put together a Linux desktop system to use at work for
> writing programs, with ordinary sound and video capability and
> perhaps extra RAM.  Unfortunately there may be restrictions
> on where I can get it, unless I want to pay for it myself.
> 
> 1.  I would prefer to order a pre-configured semi-custom machine.
> Does anyone know of a source in Japan like http://www.swt.com/ that
> sells Debian systems?  I cannot seem to find one.
> 
> 2.  I may have to simply build the thing myself.  Any suggestions
> for hardware for a basic machine, suppliers, or pointers to people
> who like to talk about this?  I am trying to come in under Y100,000.
> I am in Sakai (near Osaka) if that makes a difference.  Thanks.

Dospara, at http://www.dospara.co.jp/ will sell you a pre-built
no-OS-installed machine for a very nice price.  There're a couple of
stores in Osaka: one in Denden Town and another over in Nanba.

I'm very pleased with my ¥29,000 machine I bought from my local Dospara.

--Dave