Yes, I too would like to order a Dell M90 Precision Notebook without any software installed. I would insist on installing and configuring Linux/Solaris (both Open Source) myself, exactly the way I prefer it. The CAD/CAM software I use runs best on either Linux or Solaris. Not WinXP, and certainly not Vista, as it was only recently ported to XP, with mediocre performance.
And I don't see why I should then pay for 3 years technical/software support## when I am highly unlikely to use it. So I would expect those costs (substantial I presume) to be deducted. All I would need, and am willing to pay for, is 12 months hardware warranty. I fully intend to upgrade to the next model, or better product (Dell, or other brand) within 12 months anyway.
## Dell Sales were unresponsive about this.
Note: Australian Dell is a rip-off! Same optioned model costs $1,300 less when ordered from the States, including currency conversions, Goods and Services Tax, and customs.
And what about OTHER notebooks? I need a budget model - C500T (Customizable C502US) and there is no possibility when "constructing" the product to disable Windows solutions. Only I can take WinXP or WinVista and that's very petty.
Satyr37, off-topic question:
What CAD software are you using? The only Windows software I miss is AutoCad, which I now use on the university machines running XP.
dotancohen, Obviously not an answer to what Satyr37 is using -- but here is a link that might help you nonetheless: http://www.tech-edv.co.at/lunix/CADlinks.html
I'll add my Dittos here for Linux or NO OS on the M90 or its upcoming successor. I posted the same as an idea on IdeaStorm.
I work in unix and linux all day at work and home for graphics and programing. I need the nvidia quadro graphics. So, a dual boot M90 with Solaris 10 and Linux (and maybe XP Pro under VMware) would be ideal.
coronamac
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Satyr37
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May 10th, 2007 02:00
And I don't see why I should then pay for 3 years technical/software support## when I am highly unlikely to use it. So I would expect those costs (substantial I presume) to be deducted. All I would need, and am willing to pay for, is 12 months hardware warranty. I fully intend to upgrade to the next model, or better product (Dell, or other brand) within 12 months anyway.
## Dell Sales were unresponsive about this.
Note: Australian Dell is a rip-off! Same optioned model costs $1,300 less when ordered from the States, including currency conversions, Goods and Services Tax, and customs.
booxter
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May 10th, 2007 05:00
Message Edited by booxter on 05-10-2007 01:11 AM
dotancohen
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May 12th, 2007 14:00
What CAD software are you using? The only Windows software I miss is AutoCad, which I now use on the university machines running XP.
hotshotDJ
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kenjennings
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August 16th, 2007 16:00
I work in unix and linux all day at work and home for graphics and programing. I need the nvidia quadro graphics. So, a dual boot M90 with Solaris 10 and Linux (and maybe XP Pro under VMware) would be ideal.