__/ [ [H]omer ] on Tuesday 16 May 2006 05:22 \__
> On 16/05/2006 04:45, linuxiac spake thusly:
>> Bill wrote:
>>>
>>> I got curious today about the computers I had heard Walmart was
>>> selling with either Linux installed or no O.S. So I searched the
>>> web including Walmart's site and could find nothing to indicate
>>> this is happening now. Only articles from 2002 through 2004 talked
>>> about this phenomenon. All Walmart's computers I can find today
>>> come loaded with Windows XP.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know what has happened here? :-((((
>>
>> The Microtel computers are still offered for sale, but, no mention of
>> an OS to install on them!
>
> Yes they do:
>
> "# Xandros SurfSide Linux
>
> Additional software Includes:
>
> # Fed up with malicious spyware, viruses and worms that can monitor your
> activities, steal your credit information, cripple your machine, and
> destroy your personal files? Xandros SurfSide Linux provides the
> Carefree Internet choice:
>
> # New! Xandros Firewall Wizard to prevent unauthorized access
> # New! Xandros Antivirus to scan your files and quarantine malicious
> intruders
> # New! Encrypted home folder option to shield your personal files from
> prying eyes
> # New! Encrypted phone calls with Skype so that nobody can listen in on
> your internet calls
> # New! Secure access to your school or business PPTP virtual private
> network (VPN)
> # Restrict log-in access to specific days and times, for example, to
> keep anyone from logging in at night or on weekends
> # Can the spam by letting Thunderbird intelligently filter out likely
> junk, so that you can get back to reading your mail
> # Immunity from most attacks, since most spyware and viruses exploit the
> vulnerabilities of Windows-based computers"
>
> - http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3762910
> - http://www.xandros.com/products/home/desktopsurf/dsk_surf_intro.html
So I understand that, to Xandros at least, it's all about privacy and
security. By the way, a fortnight ago I noticed that Xandros had bought an
AdWords spot for "linux" in Google. They reside alongside Microsoft's Get
the F***ing S**t Campaign. At least it is somewhat balanced now, after
almost 6 months.
Best wishes,
Roy
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