__/ [ Mark Kent ] on Tuesday 06 June 2006 15:47 \__
> begin oe_protect.scr
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>> Cybersource wants Linux on white-boxes
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>| Open source evangelist Con Zymaris wants Australian PC assemblers to
>>| consider selling dual-boot Windows and Linux systems with a new plan
>>| that he claims would "double their profit margins."
>> `----
>>
>> http://www.crn.com.au/story.aspx?CIID=38608&src=site-marq
I later found *this*, which complements the former:
http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php/id;728845251;fp;8;fpid;0
> He's pointing the right way - it's critical to consider the margin at
> each step of the way. Not sure that this is the answer, but it looks
> promising, so we'll see.
He was referring to the 'relationship' between the OEM and Microsoft, as if
the wrath of Redmond could play a role. I find that rather disturbing, but
it's a true fact and an actual factor on the ground.
Best wishes,
Roy
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