Crunch time: Debian, Libranet or FC1?

[Andrew L. Gould]

On Fri, 30 Apr 2004 12:45:51 -0500
Mike Reinehr <cmr at amsent.com> wrote:

> I came across them the same way, reading the Linux Journal. They seem to be 
> one of the few integrators from whom you can order a custom box with Linux 
> installed.
> 
> They definitely are having delivery problems. I think they advertise delivery 
> of custom systems in three to five days, but in my experience, the reality is 
> closer to three to five weeks. My order was accepted on 22 March & the third 
> & final system was delivered yesterday. The other two came in around the 
> twentieth of April.
> 
> That being said, I like the way that you can configure a custom system; that 
> they vet your configuration for problems, and (so they say) quality test it 
> before shipping. I'll be able to tell you more in another week or two after I 
> start setting them up. As it is, I haven't even opened the boxes.
> 
> Mike
> 
> PS	Even though I'm planning on using Debian, I had to order them with FC1, 
> since they don't do Debian. So, I'll boot them & make note of all the drivers 
> before I start installing Debian.
> 
> On Friday 30 April 2004 12:00 pm, Net Llama! wrote:
> > Funny that you should mention them. ?I purchased 4 boxes from them four
> > weeks ago, and have had nothing but problems getting them delivered in a
> > timely fashion. ?They've been delayed 3 times, and in theory i'm supposed
> > to receive them this tuesday.
> >
> > That said, what was your experience like? ?The only reason I chose them
> > was because Linux Journal seemed to heap alot of praise on them for their
> > 'ultimate linux box' article.

FYI - I came across eracks.com on the internet.  They sell custom systems with BSD or Linux.  I've never ordered from them; so I can't speak to their quality or service.

http://www.eracks.com/

Best of luck,

Andrew Gould