On 2007-07-31, Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> For the past few months, H-P has been testing Linux distributions internally.
> Several people heard from sources close to the company (I can think of at
> least 4) that it's probably just a matter of time. It's a matter of
> preparation. When Microsoft loses exclusive control over the OEM, then
> customer demand changes the balance and extends Linux sales share over time.
> Just look at Dell:
I think Dell is *finally* waking up and actually listening to SMB consumers.
They are now offering SMB computers free from trialware and the other fluff
that Dell typically packs their machines full of. They are currently running a
commercial on TV that focus's on that very issue.
It's still Windows of course, but evidently someone is listening which
is a good thing for Linux.
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