[SLL] Who builds Linux systems locally?

[Joshua Daniel Franklin]

On Sun, Apr 5, 2009 at 11:03 AM, Eric Hanchrow wrote:
> It's time for me to replace my aging Dell desktop, and I'm considering
> having someone local build it, so that I can be sure it works properly
> with Linux.  (That's as opposed to buying another name brand like
> Dell, and simply hoping that everything works).

FYI, until recently my group at UW used Dell Precision workstations
with Linux. Now we mostly use Macs with Linux VMs unless we need
3d on Linux. You certainly pay for it though. There's usually a list at
http://linux.dell.com/desktops.shtml

Another approach I've taken in the past to save money is the
Ars Technica System Guide--find the latest edition here:
http://arstechnica.com/hardware/guides/
They usually note whether certain hardware works with Linux or not.