Hewlett-Packard (HP) will sell computers with Linux Operating System

[pioneer]

"Hewlett-Packard, one of the world's largest PC manufacturers, has announced it will start selling Linux-based PCs aimed at the consumer market ... in Australia.

For the time being it appears the HP Linux models will only be available down under, with prices starting at $AU600 (just under $500 USD). 'This PC is a low-end business PC.

It comes powered by any of a variety of AMD processors. These range from the 1.60 GHz AMD Sempron 3000+ processor to the speedy 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 5600+ processor.

The dx2250 can hold up to 2GB of RAM. For storage, it maxes out with a 250 GB hard drive. It comes with a variety of optical drive options, ranging from ordinary CDs to a DVD+/-RW LightScribe, Double Layer/Dual Format drive.

At this time, it is not clear exactly what options HP will be offering with the RHEL-based system. Previously, HP had offered this desktop computer with a choice of Vista Business, XP, and FreeDOS.

source: slashdot.com

[G@Len]

as long as naa piracy over microsoft products, maglisud penetrate ang linux sa desktop nga market.

[pioneer]

Windows will still rule because this is the only Operating System the world knows.

[G@Len]

pero linux ang gigamit sa taliban sauna...

according to my boss, countries who are friends of america use microsoft...