On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 2:53 PM, Denis Wee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On the Asus website promoting the Eee PC 900 at: > http://eeepc.asus.com/global/news04152008.htm > > In comparing the two models with Linux and Windows XP they say: > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > To suit differing user requirements, the Eee PC 900 comes in both > Microsoft Windows and Linux versions. > > The Microsoft Windows version offers more experienced users an > enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live > features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging and > Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on the user's > desktop. Complementing this is Microsoft Works, which equips the user > with numerous office applications to work efficiently. > > The Linux version is useful for users who desire task-based icons and > an easy point-and-click interface. Well suited for children or users > without any computer experience, it provides a fast boot-up time– > ideal for fast Internet access while waiting for public transport, or > taking notes on-the-go. > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > > I am curious to know what your reaction is to the above statement. > > - Denis > > > _______________________________________________ > Slugnet mailing list > [email protected] > http://wiki.lugs.org.sg/LugsMailingListFaq > http://www.lugs.org.sg/mailman/listinfo/slugnet > Obviously, I don't like it. It had greatly mislead people on linux. Why can't they mentioned about pidgin, thunderbird and openoffice.org along with the windows one? Obviously this apps are powerful as compare to the windows bundled. Makes no sense. John
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