Linux base PCs

Want Linux preinstalled on your PC?

It is rumored that the only way to get Linux is to get a distribution and install it your self. Not true at all. From Walmart's Online store there is the Balance 14.1" Laptop, 1.2 GHz VIA C3 Processor, w/ Linspire 4.5. $598


· The portability of a laptop, delivering great value for the money
· 14.1-inch LCD screen
· VIA C3 processor 1.2GHz
· 512 MB RAM
· 40 GB hard drive
· CD-ROM/DVD combo drive
· 4 cell battery with 3.5 hrs charge time to 100% capacity while system off
· 5 hrs charge time to 100% capacity while system on
· 4 USB 2.0 ports
· Linspire version 4.5
· FREE 3-month CNR Service
· Complete MS Office file-compatible Office Suite
· Includes AC adapter, power cord, battery pack
· Linspire Linux is an easy-to-use, full-featured desktop operating system that is totally familiar for Windows users of all experience levels. Linspire comes with everything you need to browse the Internet, instant message, e-mail, share and write documents, work with digital photos, listen to music, play games and much more.
· Easy and comfortable graphical interface with clear menus and icons
· Voice-narrated tutorials provide step-by-step instructions on dozens of subjects
· CNR Service subscription lets you 1-click install over 1,900 software titles in categories such as Business, Education, Games, Internet, Design and more. Automatic updates and management included!
· Complete Microsoft Office file-compatible office software suite lets you easily create and share written files (.doc), spreadsheets (.xls) and presentations (.ppt). Even create PDFs and export presentations to Macromedia Flash
· Powerful email software includes built-in spell-checking and fights spam
· Instant Messaging, Chat and free Internet phone calling
· Contact management with address book and calendar
· All-in-one digital photo manager, featuring tools to import, organize, edit, crop, enhance, and share digital photos. Hundreds of digital cameras supported. Even use your photos as a screensaver and make video CDs!
· Complete music management with Lsongs to import, organize, play and burn CDs of your favorite music Networking PCs and Printers: Share files and printers between Linspire OS and Microsoft Windows systems Plug-n-Play peripheral support.

From http://www.tigerdirect.com/ there is the Systemax™ Venture L340 Linspire Built-To-Order Desktop PC: from 299. High performance at a good price. It doesn't get any better than this power-packed, feature rich Systemax Venture System. For $299 you get an Intel® Celeron D 2.93GHz CPU, 40GB hard drive and 256MB of fast DDR 333MHz PC2700 RAM.
If you need more then prepare to customize this system to your liking. Systemax Build-To-Order offers literally millions of combinations. A larger hard drive, more memory or upgrade the video. They let you choose your operating system, network connection, sound and accessories. Add a cool speaker system. You can even add a monitor if you don’t all ready have one.

Again you get:
Linspire version 5.0

A Complete Microsoft Office file-compatible office software suite lets you easily create and share written files (.doc), spreadsheets (.xls) and presentations (.ppt).
Even create PDFs and export presentations to Macromedia Flash
Powerful email software includes built-in spell-checking and fights spam
Instant Messaging, Chat and free Internet phone calling
Contact management with address book and calendar
All-in-one digital photo manager, featuring tools to import, organize, edit, crop, enhance, and share digital photos. Hundreds of digital cameras supported. Even use your photos as a screensaver and make video CDs!
Complete music management with Lsongs to import, organize, play and burn CDs of your favorite music Networking PCs and Printers: Share files and printers between Linspire OS and Microsoft Windows systems Plug-n-Play peripheral support.