Sinister Midget wrote:
> Then again, it might have been genuine miscalculation, not intentional
> creation of hyperbole. It's possible demand for linux (and these
> machines) is far greater than even the most optimistic person ever
> imagined, ever could imagine.
I'm sure you are right!
Certainly the whole concept seems to have wrong-footed MS, and one can well
imagine that the manufacturers are a bit surprised by their own success as
well!
What was it that Bill Gates said about OLPC - "Jeez, get a proper platform" or
something? These gadgets seem to me to be OLPC for the the developed world.
One other thing strikes me, and would appreciate an informed response.
I read somewhere that the original intention was that they'd be aimed at
students and casual users, but that a lot were being bought now for
professional use while travelling. The article went on to say something
about XP Home not being suitable for linking to a corporate LAN.
Can some kind soul explain that please?
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