With Jolla have success with crowdfunding a tablet, it?s a good time to see if we can?t get some mid-range Ubuntu laptops for sale to consumers in the US. I?d like to get some idea if there is enough demand for a very open $500 Ubuntu laptop.
Would you crowdfund this? (Core Goals)
15″ 1080p Matte Screen
720p Webcam with microphone
Spill-resistant and nice to type on keyboard
Intel i3+ or AMD A6+
Built-in Intel or AMD graphics with no proprietary firmware at all
4 GB Ram
128 GB SSD (this would be the one component that might have proprietary firmware as I?m not aware of another option here)
Ethernet 10/100/1000
Wireless up to N
HDMI
SD card reader
CoreBoot (No proprietary BIOS)
Ubuntu 14.04 preloaded of course
Agreement with manufacturer to continue selling this laptop (or similar one) with Ubuntu preloaded to consumers in the US for at least 3 years.
Take my survey, here - http://goo.gl/forms/bwmBf92O1d
Blog post here - https://bryanquigley.com/blog
If I get over 1000 people that want this I'll approach manufacturers and start a real crowdfunding campaign. Thanks!
Would you crowdfund this? (Core Goals)
15″ 1080p Matte Screen
720p Webcam with microphone
Spill-resistant and nice to type on keyboard
Intel i3+ or AMD A6+
Built-in Intel or AMD graphics with no proprietary firmware at all
4 GB Ram
128 GB SSD (this would be the one component that might have proprietary firmware as I?m not aware of another option here)
Ethernet 10/100/1000
Wireless up to N
HDMI
SD card reader
CoreBoot (No proprietary BIOS)
Ubuntu 14.04 preloaded of course
Agreement with manufacturer to continue selling this laptop (or similar one) with Ubuntu preloaded to consumers in the US for at least 3 years.
Take my survey, here - http://goo.gl/forms/bwmBf92O1d
Blog post here - https://bryanquigley.com/blog
If I get over 1000 people that want this I'll approach manufacturers and start a real crowdfunding campaign. Thanks!
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