John D. Robertson wrote:
I think the big oem PC makers are extremely afraid that Micro$oft will gouge
them for Windows licenses the next time a contract is negotiated. If
Micro$oft didn't give them a large discount, they wouldn't be able to compete
in the Windows PC market.
Not to detract ev
I think the big oem PC makers are extremely afraid that Micro$oft will gouge
them for Windows licenses the next time a contract is negotiated. If
Micro$oft didn't give them a large discount, they wouldn't be able to compete
in the Windows PC market.
On Friday 16 January 2004 03:52 am, Simon Hay
I don't think anyone would rush off to build an ltsp setup without reading the ltsp
web site and checking with other resources. It's one of those word-of-mouth things,
and if the community spreads the word about which manufacturers really support linux
and which just give it lip service, then
Sounded interesting. I just checked the HPaq website though, and the
t5300 and t5500 are only listed as using Windows (XP or CE) and cost
$3,500 to $3,800. No mention of Linux anywhere on their thin client
page, even as an option.
Why is it that big oem pc makers are all so duplicitous in their
"Hewlett-Packard said it garnered $2.5bn (£1.36bn) selling Linux-related
products and services in 2003.
..
"The company also has two new thin clients -- stripped-down PCs that
rely on a central server for computing horsepower. The Compaqt5300 and
t5500, based on Transmeta processors, plug into cent
