HP releases $500 Linux netbook onto Aussie market | Linux Today

HP releases $500 Linux netbook onto Aussie market

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jul 13, 2009

“Local netbook fans are finally getting a little Linux lovin’
from HP. This week sees the Australian launch of the Mini 110,
which HP is offering with both Ubuntu and Windows XP.

“While Linux has long been on the Mini menu for US and European
customers, this is the first time that HP’s Australian netbook
buyers have been able to order Linux a la carte.

“The Linux model of the Mini 110 comes with a 16GB solid state
drive, 512MB of RAM and a low $499 price tag, and will be available
only in black.”

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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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