Australia Customers Demand Linux Netbooks

[ Thanks to The VAR Guy for this link. ]

"Now for the twist: Initially, Geek Central only carried Windows XP-based Netbooks. But customer demand for Linux-based Netbooks was overwhelming, according to Mike - a Geek Central mate who gave The VAR Guy the scoop.

"Within weeks of adding Linux Netbooks to Geek Central's product portfolio, the results were startling. Roughly one-third of the Netbook sales involved Linux rather than Windows, according to The VAR Guy's local source."

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