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Acer introduces Aspire one, its first low-cost notebook
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| "From now on, Wang said," I call on all key component suppliers to fully
| support the requirement of all segments, instead of trying to keep certain
| predefined average selling prices of notebook PCs." "It’s time to listen to
| the requirements and demands of the market instead of controlling it."
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| [...]
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| At just 24 X 17 cm and weighing less than one kilo, Aspire one is equipped
| with Linpus Linux Lite operating system, designed to get one online in no
| time at all, with start up and shut down times reduced to the minimum. Its
| simple, intuitive Linux interface clearly organizes everything one needs in
| order to surf, work or simply have fun. The pre-installed software is
| separated by functions and presented in four distinct areas on the screen –
| Connect, Works, Fun and Files. Moreover, the simplicity continues with the
| intuitive and specifically optimized software interface that runs Aspire one.
| For example the specially developed one Mail software application allows the
| management of up to six separate email accounts in a single window while the
| Messenger program can simultaneously handle the most popular instant
| messaging accounts and can be used with the integrated video camera for
| instant video-chats and video conferences.
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http://www.mb.com.ph/INFO20080609126833.html
Crystal Ball Sunday #4: Linux and System Builders and Integrators
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| Welcome to another edition of Crystal Ball Sunday! This week my predictions
| center around system builders and integrators and their use of Linux to lower
| costs, standardize hardware offerings, and provide a new systems to buyers
| that are ready to go to work.
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| Acer has already discussed Linux being the key to the low-cost laptop market.
| Most major laptop system builders realize that Linux is the key to maximizing
| usability while minimizing costs. Laptop computer have a short life and
| buyers just aren't willing to pay huge dollars for them. They are basically
| seen as throw-away units with a projected life expectancy of 2 to 3 years.
| The use of Linux will likely extend the life expectancy of hardware that
| lasts beyond the 3 year mark since its hardware requirements are far less
| than that of Windows.
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http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry2573.html
Last week:
Acer bets big on Linux
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| Acer has stated that it will be pushing Linux aggressively on its laptops and
| netbooks.
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http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2218172/acer-pushes-linux-hard
Recent:
Microsoft sees slide in profits
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7366106.stm
Feeling the heat at Microsoft
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| If I ask you who is Microsoft's biggest competitor now, who would it be?
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| Ballmer: Open...Linux. I don't want to say open source. Linux, certainly have
| to go with that.
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http://www.news.com/Feeling-the-heat-at-Microsoft/2008-1012_3-6232458.html?tag=ne.fd.mnbc
Related:
Acer: PC industry 'disappointed' with Vista
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| Acer president Gianfranco Lanci became the first major PC manufacturer to
| openly attack Microsoft over the Windows Vista operating system in the
| Financial Times Deutschland on Monday.
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| Lanci said the operating system was riddled with problems and gave users and
| businesses no reason to buy a new PC, according to the report. Taiwan-based
| Acer is the world's fourth-largest PC manufacturer, after HP, Dell and
| Lenovo.
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| "The whole industry is disappointed with Windows Vista," Lanci said.
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http://www.techworld.com/opsys/news/index.cfm?RSS&NewsID=9579
Man wins damages from Acer over Windows refund
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| Initially, Acer had offered only €30 if the man returned elements of the
| install at his own expense .
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http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=42546
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