“Samsung Electronics is planning to launch a disposable computer
priced under $200, according to the latest US newswire reports.
Samsung is describing the PC as the ‘ultimate throwaway’, with
all its functions embedded on the processor. …will be offered as
a sealed unit preventing any upgrade of memory, processors or other
components, and will be available in 2001.”
“John Collins, senior analyst at Bloor Research, said: ‘…
It will be interesting to see what operating system Samsung goes
with; by default it should be Linux.’ “
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