Re: Do Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs Require Linux?

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
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On Mon, 27 May 2024 03:00:55 -0000 (UTC), vallor wrote:
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I just went to Dell and looked up "Linux Workstation", and this was
top-of-the-line:
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https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/precision-7960-tower-

workstation/spd/precision-t7960-workstation/xctopt7960usai_vp

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I already posted a link to the System76 Thelio.
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They are expensive compared to consumer desktops.

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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.
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https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/glossary/workstation-vs-desktop-business/

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Interesting, thank you for the link.
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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.
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