Hi,
> Saw an ad for Acer computers in the TOI this morning promoting their
> SOHO PC's for ridiculously low prices. When I looked a bit deeper
> into the configurations, was pleasantly surprised to see the
> following as part of the standard software:
>
> ``OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4 from Caldera Systems, Star Office Suite''
>
> This looks like the first time that a home computer is being
> advertised with Linux pre-installed in India. We're going places!
>From now onwards, beware... even branded pcs might not come with an official
copy of ms windows. And i hav serious doubts as to what good a home comp
will be if it only runs linux. There are way too many apps for home comps
which are good only under linux (e.g. games). This is a good step for linux,
but i doubt if this is not just another way to cut costs of branded pcs v/s
assembled pcs. Withought an official windows copy the pcs wud be cheaper by
abt 2-4k. and the dealer can always install a pirated copy of windows!!!
Bye,
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