Hijexx wrote:

Decius wrote:
Is there anyone on MemeStreams who regularly uses linux on their desktop?

Been running Ubuntu as a desktop for a little over a year. It "just works" as far as I can tell, and I've mostly always preferred Microsoft Windows over Linux for usability.

If you're looking for a laptop, I suggest pricing a Dell Inspiron 1520. That's what I'm about to get, later today actually I go ahead and order it. Getting a 2.2 ghz Core 2 Duo w/2 gig of memory and a 160 gig HD, 15.4" widescreen and discrete Nvidia graphics for less than $1200. No way you could get that deal in Mac land.

Dell's also thrown their hat into the Ubuntu ring, with some reservation, but it's still there.

Good luck finding a new laptop computing experience. I've always thought the Mac world was uber hip, swanky, useful, nice to use, etc. Just have never found the stomach to get locked into one company like that.

Looks like someone's selling a Toughbook on Craigslist that might be able to survive Decius's beer baths. :)