CNET News.com: Cheap boxes for Linux | Linux Today

CNET News.com: Cheap boxes for Linux

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Stephen Shankland
Apr 7, 1999

“A relatively unknown computer builder is aiming to become the
Emachines of the Linux world.”

“The Linux Store has begun selling low-priced computers running
with the Linux operating system, said John Wise, chief information
officer for the company.”

“The Linux Store hopes to find its own niche in the meteoric
rise of ultra-low-cost PC vendors such as Emachines, combined with
the increasing popularity of Linux.”

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