__/ [ William Poaster ] on Tuesday 06 June 2006 16:17 \__
> On Tue, 06 Jun 2006 15:51:38 +0100, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>
>> __/ [ 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.
>
> It will be interesting to see if this dual-boot happens. OTOH there is
> *nothing* M$ could do, if he chose to give away a free live linux CD with
> every windows box sold, complete with instructions on how to run it. <grin>
You can take a horse down to the river, but you can't make it drink. I think
that by having a boot menu (grub/lilo), you will encourage users to explore.
No harm in choice. Only added value.
Best wishes,
Roy
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