I started Buntfu.com a few years ago now. I had the idea well before that but had not had the opportunity to launch it. I started off with the idea that with Linux being at the point of everyday usability and the learning curve to do so had diminished so dramatically, which made Linux more accessible to the average user. Also taking into account not needing a license to load the OS on any computer, it really opens the doors to the small company and average person who has one or a few old or new computers to sell.

They can now sell a complete working PC with a beautiful stable OS that handles everyday tasks no problem and has equivalent software for just about everything most users will ever need. Not needing to bank roll licensing fees or buying individual copies of an operating system to load on a computer you have for sale allows you to compete on price and still make a profit. Regardless of the business side of the idea, I really wanted to figure out a way an average guy like myself could really help contribute to the promotion and use of open-source software. Totally from a moral and ethical standpoint this is something I'm not only passionate about but something that I believe needs to be done for the good of everyone and our digitally dependent future. I've always appreciated the listings from the current companies that have trusted myself and the site enough to showcase their Linux or BSD computers for sale here.

But I am hoping that Buntfu can provide a name, place, storefront for everyone looking for or selling their used computers that they have installed Linux or BSD on. Many people have old computers maybe in their closet, basement, etc. Now I realize a lot of people will probably go steal a copy of Windows and load it up. However more and more people are choosing to do the right thing and just load Ubuntu or another distro. Which is great. They didn't steal, their computer runs faster, they experience Linux and hopefully like it, load it on other PCs and tell others.

Needless to say with all these older computers that can now be rescued with Linux it provides a real weapon to sell these computers cheaply and legally than an equivalent used Windows computer. Letting the community know about Buntfu has been difficult without heavy advertising money. However its never stopped the progression of the site or its updates and features promised.

I am hoping that the community will soon discover and become a part of our site which we tout as a "Community based PC Vendor." We believe anyone with a computer for sale loaded with Linux is a vendor and supporter of open-source software and should have a unified place that focuses on selling their Linux or BSD computer while promoting the use of open-source software.

Buntfu.com will always be free of charge. You do not pay any site fees or closing cost fees to buy or sell your GNU/Linux or BSD based computer. All features within the site are available to everyone without charge. We encourage you to use the site to the fullest and take advantage of all of its features.

Best Regards,
Ronnie
http://www.buntfu.com/