Microsoft’s strategy for fighting off Linux laptops, which are Netbooks powered by Ubuntu or Android, seems clear.
I went by there yesterday on other business, and was able to find two brands of Netbooks on the shelves. (Amazon is currently out of stock on this Linux Netbook, an HP 1120NR .) None of the units at Fry’s ran Linux. All were powered by Windows XP Home, along with Microsoft Works and a “60-day trial” version of Microsoft Office. The HP 1010NR was the only “traditional” Netbook on display, in that it had no moving parts, just an 8 GB solid state drive. It was priced at $269.99.
Full Story: Linux laptops look to phone stores and Web for distribution - ZDNet
I went by there yesterday on other business, and was able to find two brands of Netbooks on the shelves. (Amazon is currently out of stock on this Linux Netbook, an HP 1120NR .) None of the units at Fry’s ran Linux. All were powered by Windows XP Home, along with Microsoft Works and a “60-day trial” version of Microsoft Office. The HP 1010NR was the only “traditional” Netbook on display, in that it had no moving parts, just an 8 GB solid state drive. It was priced at $269.99.
Full Story: Linux laptops look to phone stores and Web for distribution - ZDNet
