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From: Andrzej Matuch <andrzej@matu.ch>
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On 2024-05-27 9:25 a.m., DFS wrote:
> On 5/27/2024 3:12 AM, vallor wrote:
>> On 27 May 2024 06:34:01 GMT, rbowman <bowman@montana.com> wrote in
>> <lbinqpFj5p4U2@mid.individual.net>:
>>
>>> On Mon, 27 May 2024 03:00:55 -0000 (UTC), vallor wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> I just went to Dell and looked up "Linux Workstation", and this was
>>>> top-of-the-line:
>>>>
>>>> https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/precision-7960-tower-
>>> workstation/spd/precision-t7960-workstation/xctopt7960usai_vp
>>>>
>>>> I already posted a link to the System76 Thelio.
>>>>
>>>> They are expensive compared to consumer desktops.
>>>
>>> Well, Granny probably doesn't need a 28 core Xeon to watch cat videos.
>>> Lenovo has a 96 core Threadripper in case she wants to search for
>>> recipes at the same time.
>>>
>>> https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/glossary/workstation-vs-desktop-business/
>>
>> Interesting, thank you for the link.
>>
>> I poked around Lenovo's site, and unlike the Dell or System76
>> workstations, there's no Linux option; they all use
>> "Windows 11 Pro for Workstations 64".  (I wonder what the "for
>> Workstations" gets you?)  Memory capacity is also a bit
>> anemic for the high-end systems.
> 
> I found a Linux option immediately.
> 
> Products
>   Workstations
>    Desktop Workstations
>     scroll down
>     PX Workstation - View 4 models
>      then click 'Build Your PC' on the $5,509.42 model
>      (which is the cheapest of the 4)
> 
> The Ubuntu option says it saves $99, but when you choose it it ADDS 
> $17.40, to $5526.82.
> 
> When you switch back to Windows, it ADDS another $57.42, to 5584.24.
> 
> The other more costly workstations only have Add To Cart option, from 
> which you can supposedly 'Edit Specs' but then the website hung.
> 
> Clearly Microsoft pays Lenovo for these site glitches.
> 
> 
> It's all moot anyway: according to Duh-Olive, only Linux offers 
> "workstation-class functionality".
> 
> MS is doomed.

I'm sure that all Linux companies are in tears at the knowledge that you 
won't buy from them.

-- 
Andrzej (Andre) Matuch
TG: @AndrzejMatuch
Catholic, paleoconservative, Christ is king.