Only problem: Lack of choice in system features. I have several tablet computers (x86 class). If the one I want is hardware locked like this,... I'm stuck with one I don't want. I currently have a Dell Inspiron Duo as my primary day-in/day-out Linux portable. But a Win8 machine like that will likely be locked out. M$ wants to lock Linux out of the form factors that it is most threatened by; Mobile/Tablet.
The ONLY real option for making the vendors knuckle under is to order their (expensive) machines and return them with RMA #s if the vendor did the lock-out trick (you KNOW they won't disclose when they are locking machines out). They'll be stuck off-loading them at factory refurb prices, and at a loss... Hit 'em in the pocketbook... That'll fix 'em good.
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Re: Buy Linux Machines
Date: 2011-09-21 04:22 pm (UTC)The ONLY real option for making the vendors knuckle under is to order their (expensive) machines and return them with RMA #s if the vendor did the lock-out trick (you KNOW they won't disclose when they are locking machines out). They'll be stuck off-loading them at factory refurb prices, and at a loss... Hit 'em in the pocketbook... That'll fix 'em good.