____/ Linonut on Tuesday 31 July 2007 01:39 : \____
> After takin' a swig o' grog, Roy Schestowitz belched out this bit o' wisdom:
>
>> ____/ Oldtech on Monday 30 July 2007 22:37 : \____
>>
>>> with Feisty Fawn pre-installed. Discusses personal settings on the new
>>> system, and there are hundreds of comments, and tips for users, in those
>>> links to URLS for blogs and scripts...
>>>
>>> http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20070725085521830
>>
>> Microsoft is losing major customers. The customers are OEMs. They will soon
>> lose one of their biggest customers -- H-P.
>
> Where did you "hear" that? A little checking today said that HP and
> Lenovo were keeping out of that market segment (Linux).
>
> The only way Microsoft would lose HP is if HP stops selling desktopp
> systems. Is that looming?
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:
3 models in the US
| Epson enters Linux market; Toshiba thinks about selling Linux laptops
| in Italy
v
5 models in the US
| Acer shows interest in Linux
v
5 models in the US, available to SMBs
| H-P starts throwing Linux clues
v
Extension to other countries
| Acer blasts Vista, says entire industry is "disappointed"
v
More models available with Linux (>5)
| Microsoft days move online is a matter of "life or death"
v
Dell wants better ATI drivers
| More Microsoft delays; future of Windows OS less certain
v
Dell pushes for better Wi-fi and printer drivers
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