InfoWorld: Vendor to ship $299 desktop with choice of Linux or Windows | Linux Today

InfoWorld: Vendor to ship $299 desktop with choice of Linux or Windows

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jun 9, 1999

Thanks to Phillip
Brown
for this link.

“Cumetrix Data Systems… is taking a unique tack by shipping an
almost fully-configured PC for $299 without the operating
system.”

“Cumetrix is soon hoping to offer the Red Hat version of Linux
operating system on their PC for less additional cost than the $100
extra they will charge for Microsoft’s Windows 98 OS.”

“The Cumetrix Model 3200 is in the final certification process
at Red Hat with approval expected in three to four weeks…”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

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