“Fujisoft ABC Inc. will begin offering a service to change
Windows PCs used in enterprise systems to Linux-based systems, the
company said. Already, a few vendors offer such services in
Japan.”
“Unlike Microsoft Corp.’s Windows 98 or Windows NT, Linux has
less severe requirements for microprocessor power and memory size.
Thus, older PCs, which cannot be used for the latest version of
Windows, can continue to be used with the Linux operating system.
Because applications for the Linux operating system are not yet
popular, this service will be for those who use limited
applications like email or Web browsers. The service will be
provided for any IBM PC-compatible machine. The fees will vary
depending on the hardware configuration, according to Fujisoft
ABC.”