ZDNet UK: Linux makes TV debut with new PIA | Linux Today

ZDNet UK: Linux makes TV debut with new PIA

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jul 15, 1999

“A brand spanking new Linux based Personal Internet Application
(PIA) will be unveiled before a live studio audience on today’s
‘Good Morning America’ show.”

“The PIA has been created by Thelinuxstore.com, a subsidiary
EBIZ Enterprises Inc., which claims this could be the key to
bringing the joys of Linux to the masses.”

“Costing $199 (£121) , the new machine will have a modest
range of built-in applications, including Web browser and word
processing packages. Because it uses the Linux operating system
however around 50,000 other applications will be available for free
or at a bargain price.”

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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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