Why We Need a $200 Linux Notebook in the US

Written By
MH
Matt Hartley
Aug 9, 2007

[ Thanks to Matt D. for
this link. ]

“Without a question, having access to a truly entry level
notebook like this one running Linux is going to make a lot of
lower income families very happy. Ringing in at $189 USD, this
provides users looking for a click and type workstation for a very
reasonable cost.

“As Microsoft continues to make great progress with their
enterprise efforts, one can only question where they are in the
midst of innovations like this, especially in international
markets…?”


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MH

Matt Hartley

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