“Lindows.com, the firm who developed a desktop version of a
Linux operating system to lure customers from Microsoft’s Windows
OS, has designs on becoming a bit more it seems–a full-fledged
maker of personal computers.“The San Diego, Calif., company introduced two company firsts
Thursday at the Desktop Linux Summit–a LindowsOS-powered laptop at
an attractive price and a PC featuring protection to shield
children from pornography or other undesirable content that may be
perused online.“Just as Lindows.com sought to grab customers’ attention with
its debut of a $199 PC months ago, the startup is looking to extend
that strategy with its new line for mobile users. The Lindows
Mobile PC is priced at $799, or roughly half the cost of most
laptops currently offered from longtime computer vendors IBM, Dell
and Compaq…”
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