On Dec 5, 1:36 pm, "amicus_curious" <A...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> "Chris Ahlstrom" <lino...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> news:zzg_k.4158$M01.1062@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> > What are they saying about Linux netbooks?
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> I doubt that there will be very many of them after Win7 starts shipping with
> a version tailored to the netbook hardware.
Win7 has already started shipping betas.
Preliminary reviews appear to be excellent, and
will give Linux a run for its money. In fact, Win7
will probably monopolize the market as Microsoft
throws millions, if not hundreds of millions, at
the problem. Microsoft might then reap *billions*
over the spread of several years -- a 10:1 return,
if not far more. After all, Windows continues to be
the default solution for anything without shouting
range of the term "computer", with the possible
exception of mobile phone units, which aren't quite
"computers" yet, though they should be.
Microsoft has taught us well.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10075276-56.html
http://www.netbooktech.com/2008/11/03/windows-7-pre-beta-on-the-lenovo-ideapad-s10/
http://blog.laptopmag.com/eee-pc-1000h-runs-windows-7-well
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Windows-seven-Netbook,review-1164.html
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