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internetnews.com: Lindows.com Offers First Laptop, Custom PC

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Feb 20, 2003

“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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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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