Dell's Secret Linux Fling 146
Slagged writes "The Register has up an article on Linux-based Dell systems being sold in China. While Microsoft quashed an attempt by Dell to create a market for Linux PCs in the U.S., such restrictions are not the case in Asia. From the article: 'Fifteen months ago our own Ashlee Vance, who broke the news of the first break-up in 2001, proved how hard it is to buy a PC from Dell without Windows. Not pre-loaded with Linux mind you - but simply a bare bones box. But far away from the prying eyes of Steve Ballmer, romance is blossoming. An eagle-eyed reader found the fruits of the union, brazenly on display in a Beijing subway.' The article has pictures of the advertisements, which offer Dell PCs preloaded with 'Red Flag Linux'."
Aim at foot, fire when ready. (Score:5, Funny)
Well, sticking it all over the front page of one of the largest tech sites means it will get his full attention now.
Re:Aim at foot, fire when ready. (Score:3, Funny)
Thus lending a whole new, and unintended meaning to the term Red Flag Linux: "Red Flag! Linux"
Re:Lawl (Score:5, Funny)
The HOSTS file is completely different in Linux. It's spelled with lower-case letters.
Re:Hard to buy a bare pc...really? (Score:5, Funny)
Like inside the case, or were they still in the bag? Barbecue, or plain?
Re:price (Score:3, Funny)
Only? For $55 that had better be a nice bottle of sake.