UPDATE: Thousands of viewer comments, phone calls about Ubuntu computer story

"Some Ubuntu users accused 27 News of "unscrupulous reporting," hitting a "new low for local news," and writing an "atrocious article."

"Many Ubuntu users also wrote very personal attacks about the young lady who was having trouble using the operating system. They called her "lazy," "a dumb girl," and "not worthy of a college degree."

"The young woman also contacted 27 News to report she's being harassed on her Facebook account by Ubuntu users."

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