$200 Linux Desktop Systems Are No Bargain | Linux Today

$200 Linux Desktop Systems Are No Bargain

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Feb 29, 2008

[ Thanks to Mark S for this link.
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and ‘Can I run Windows applications on this?’ While either the
Mirus SITLC420 or the Everex gPC TC2502 might be an option for
technically savvy people who want to dabble in Linux, these
machines are very poor choices for the folks the two stores usually
cater to.

“That’s because, despite the rock-bottom prices, neither PC
qualifies as a bargain. They use lowest-of-the-low-end
components–you’re essentially paying fair prices for inferior
products…”


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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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