Naked Computers » Desktops http://nakedcomputers.org For people who like to say "No Thanks!" to proprietary operating systems Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:32:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Mecer PC http://nakedcomputers.org/mecer-pc/ http://nakedcomputers.org/mecer-pc/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:32:40 +0000 Alan Bell http://nakedcomputers.org/?p=181 Mecer PC have a rather unusual entry procedure to their website, but once you have signed your life away by agreeing to their terms and conditions (which amongst other things prohibits you from doing a view-source!) they do have naked desktops and also several examples of the elusive naked laptop.

]]> http://nakedcomputers.org/mecer-pc/feed/ 0 Tranquil PC http://nakedcomputers.org/tranquil/ http://nakedcomputers.org/tranquil/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:18:49 +0000 Alan Bell http://nakedcomputers.org/?p=175 Tranquil PC are an outfit based in Manchester specializing in low-power “green” PCs. While most of their range ship with Windows you can buy almost any of their models sans OS including their “barebones server” which always ships “naked” And here’s their little fanless Atom N270 based PCs (note the OS dropdown box defaults to “None” :-) . They used to offer a box with Ubuntu installed by default but dropped that a while back.

]]> http://nakedcomputers.org/tranquil/feed/ 0 Stealth Computer http://nakedcomputers.org/stealth-computer/ http://nakedcomputers.org/stealth-computer/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:28:56 +0000 Alan Bell http://nakedcomputers.org/?p=168 Stealth Computer do a range of specialist computers including rackmount servers, panel mount PCs (screw to a desk or wall) and little PCs. They even have a sealed waterproof computer. All are priced naked and the default configuration is bare with options for Ubuntu Linux and some other stuff.

]]> http://nakedcomputers.org/stealth-computer/feed/ 0 eRacks http://nakedcomputers.org/eracks/ http://nakedcomputers.org/eracks/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:46:45 +0000 Alan Bell http://nakedcomputers.org/?p=163 eRacks specialise in Open Source systems most having an option of No OS (tested with Ubuntu) which is fantastic. I also saw an interesting standard feature of a $5 donation to an Open Source project which is a great idea. They have a good selection of naked servers, desktops, laptops and netbooks, all with a Linux or BSD available and the servers and desktops available starkers.

]]> http://nakedcomputers.org/eracks/feed/ 0 ElpaTech http://nakedcomputers.org/elpatech/ http://nakedcomputers.org/elpatech/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 17:38:52 +0000 Alan Bell http://nakedcomputers.org/?p=151 ElpaTech build a range of desktop PCs from basic to gaming. They have the naked PC as the default configuration and price and they have this to say about it:

The Allegro Forte does not come with an operating system pre-installed (sometimes referred to as a “naked PC”). This allows you to install whatever operating system you please. The operating system is the software that you use to interact with your computer; examples include Windows XP, Windows Vista and Ubuntu.

Top marks!

They don’t do laptops, but recommend Novatech, who are one of our few suppliers of naked laptops.

]]> http://nakedcomputers.org/elpatech/feed/ 0 SJ Computers http://nakedcomputers.org/sj-computers/ http://nakedcomputers.org/sj-computers/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 17:33:44 +0000 Alan Bell http://nakedcomputers.org/?p=148 SJ Computers provide pre-built and custom computers, the custom ones are available with a selection of operating systems including stark nakedness

]]> http://nakedcomputers.org/sj-computers/feed/ 0 NCIX http://nakedcomputers.org/ncix/ http://nakedcomputers.org/ncix/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 21:35:04 +0000 Alan Bell http://nakedcomputers.org/?p=146 NCIX is a Canadian e-tailer selling a range of components desktops and laptops. The laptops appear to be a dead loss, however the PC configurator reveals a selection of hot gaming rigs with a radio button for full frontal nakedness.

]]> http://nakedcomputers.org/ncix/feed/ 0 RB Computing Inc. http://nakedcomputers.org/rb-computing-inc/ http://nakedcomputers.org/rb-computing-inc/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 17:53:46 +0000 Piotr Sidorowicz http://nakedcomputers.org/?p=134 “RB Computing Inc. is a 100% Canadian-owned supplier of custom-built computer solutions which has been in active operation since 1996.” They are located in Ottawa. Orders can be placed on-line. These orders are extensively customizable. I have purchased numerous desktop and server grade computers without any OS installed. Their sales staff are very helpful, as they are used to catering to corporate customers’ specific needs and whims. A+ service.

]]> http://nakedcomputers.org/rb-computing-inc/feed/ 0 Infinity Computer Group http://nakedcomputers.org/infinity-computer-group/ http://nakedcomputers.org/infinity-computer-group/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 17:44:36 +0000 Alan Bell http://nakedcomputers.org/?p=139 Infinity Computer Group have a range of desktops and laptops which can be ordered without operating system. The website isn’t that obvious about it, however they have confirmed that they are totally OK with people specifying a naked system.

]]> http://nakedcomputers.org/infinity-computer-group/feed/ 2 ERA Computers and Consulting http://nakedcomputers.org/era-computers-and-consulting/ http://nakedcomputers.org/era-computers-and-consulting/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 14:46:11 +0000 Alan Bell http://nakedcomputers.org/?p=132 ERA Computers and Consulting will build a system to order. They can pre-install any of 20 top linux distros, or just give you the bare naked metal.

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