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Re: [News] Ubuntu-ready (pre-installed) Laptops

__/ [ B Gruff ] on Monday 29 May 2006 09:51 \__

> On Monday 29 May 2006 04:02 Roy Schestowitz wrote:
> 
>> http://system76.com/
>> 
>> Hewlett-Packard are doing them as well. The beginning of the end to iBooks
>> and laptop monoculture?
> 
> "What about support? "
>  
> "Have you ever called Microsoft when you have a Windows problem? It's more
> likely you called the teenager down the street. "
> 
> This company understands the real world then?:-)

A bit immature, I must admit, but it will appeal to a _certain_ audience.
These systems could soon become infectious. One boy may soon boast that new
XGL-enabled lap/desktop (they don't do just laptops) and leave that other
'Vista boy' eating humble pie. That's the point where the _better_ O/S will
win. Here's Dapper doing what Vista will not be able to do, even in 2007.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNwy-tFH7nQ&search=xgl

As silly as it may be, eye candy _sells_.

Best wishes,

Roy

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