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Computer Hardware and Software: Do They Really Dare?
Mar 11, 2007, 09 :00 UTC (19 Talkback[s]) (13280 reads)

(Other stories by Jake Boden)

"There are some rumors going around of late saying that both Dell and HP are considering including Linux operating systems instead of Windows. Many fans of Linux software feel that this is a great thing that is going to allow Linux use to grow. There is however a potential problem that if not handled properly could result in no manufacturer daring to preinstall Linux software.

"When the average person goes to buy a new computer from Dell or HP they are going to expect the standard preloaded software..."

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  Talkback(s) Name  and Date
The thesis is that people who buy linux  ...   Not too perceptive   
Gerry Tool
Mar 11, 2007, 13:26:49
 
When I met my girfriend, who is now my w ...   Right...   
rm
Mar 11, 2007, 13:40:32
 
You are way off base about user reaction ...   Pre-installed Linux   
Roni M. Oliva
Mar 11, 2007, 14:55:20
 
Should we even be in this position where ...   Should we even be in this position?   
SM
Mar 11, 2007, 17:40:04
 
If you check, this guy has a vested inte ...   Hot air   
Jeff Cobb
Mar 11, 2007, 18:27:54
 
If this guy is right, then that means th ...   So, basically, Koobox makes no money?   
Keith
Mar 11, 2007, 20:03:41
 
Mark this name. I posted a comment, but  ...   Jake Boden, West Jordan, Utah   
Mario Miyojim
Mar 11, 2007, 20:48:06
 
The Article is on 'microsoftsale.com ...   Synopsis   
YetAnotherBob
Mar 11, 2007, 21:14:02
 
It is interesting that a guy selling Mic ...   Re: Hot air   
SM
Mar 11, 2007, 22:06:15
 
Dell and HP are not TOTALLY stupid. They ...   While Possible, This is Truly Stupid   
Richard Steven Hack
Mar 11, 2007, 22:09:58
 
This is a blog post by an obvious MS sol ...   Rediculous Blog post, how did this slip by editors   
warner
Mar 11, 2007, 23:19:55
 
...When this customer gets home and turn ...   www.microsoftsale.com ???   
Brandioch Conner
Mar 11, 2007, 23:54:30
 
I agree with the slant on most posts her ...   Good points.   
Jose
Mar 12, 2007, 01:22:34
 
So now we have a blog from an M$ salesma ...   The M$ guy doesn't like the idea...   
Joe User
Mar 12, 2007, 02:28:32
 
All, I have a blog post, ready to publis ...   We'll see if it's rejected   
TripleII
Mar 12, 2007, 05:21:58
 
> Mark this name. I posted a comment, bu ...   Re: Jake Boden, West Jordan, Utah   
Mario Miyojim
Mar 12, 2007, 14:31:34
 
I researched getting a laptop abt. 6 mon ...   My business is thetre if they want it..   
Lars Erlandsen
Mar 12, 2007, 18:08:36
 
Dell and HP are short of a plan.They sho ...   It's the OS, stu.   
Jose
Mar 13, 2007, 15:34:48
 
I want to thank you for looking back to  ...   Thank you   
Jake Boden
Apr 2, 2007, 16:09:44
 
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