Graham McIntire wrote:
You can also buy just the motherboard used in that PC for $60. It
also comes with a CD of gOS used on the $199 pc:
http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A4842001
Then add RAM, a hard drive, a case, power supply, and someone's time to
assemble the parts and install the OS, and you're pretty close to $199.
Unless you're building tens of thousands of them like Wal-Mart is, of
course. :)
In any event, I'm generally skeptical of recommending Linux systems for
novice end-users. The first time one of your customers goes to Wal-Mart,
buys "Deer Hunter 2008" (or MS Money, or basically anything else there),
takes it home, and finds out it doesn't work, they'll be cranky, and
since you suggested that computer, it's /de facto/ your fault.
If ALL they need is a Web browser and email reader, a cheap Linux box
would be great for that. Most folks want more than that, though.
David Smith
MVN.net
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