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ZDNet: HP to Support Mandrake Linux on Desktops

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 31, 2002

[ Thanks to Jason
Greenwood
for this link. ]

“The HP deal aims to address some of the problems that have
prevented desktop users from adopting Linux, such as the lack of
technical support.

“Mandrake Linux will be certified on all of HP’s business PCs,
and will be offered in a premium package that includes telephone,
on-site and remote support. MandrakeSoft is to provide technical
support for HP’s teams, according to the companies. The PCs will
also be available without support…”

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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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