China develops el cheapo computer
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| A Chinese technology company has developed a low cost computer that
| will be priced under $US200 and fitted with a home-grown microprocessor.
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| The chip reportedly can operate both Microsoft and Linux operating
| systems, but the use of Microsoft Windows would significantly increase
| the price of the computer, industry analysts said.
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http://www.theage.com.au/news/laptops--desktops/china-develops-el-cheapo-computer/2006/11/27/1164476167922.html
http://tinyurl.com/yyfpyt
Own software, own hardware. The Chinese have realises that they ought to
revive their own economy rather than make billionaires overseas rich(er).
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