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Re: [News] BCS and Computer Weekly on GNU/Linux Overtaking Windows

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____/ Chris Ahlstrom on Saturday 01 November 2008 00:09 : \____

> After takin' a swig o' grog, Roy Schestowitz belched out
>   this bit o' wisdom:
> 
>> Instant-on Dell Desktop to Debut Next Week
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>| Consumers will get their first look at Dell's new instant-on system for
>>| Optiplex desktops next week, a company executive said Wednesday in
>>| Shanghai.
>>|
>>| [...]
>>|
>>| Clarke previously disclosed some details of the system in August, saying it
>>| will run on a Linux OS and a separate, secondary chip, in order to extend
>>| battery life.
>> `----
>>
>>
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/152606/instanton_dell_desktop_to_debut_next_week.html
> 
> That would be about now.
> 
> Haven't found it on dell.com, just this little thing:
> 
>    Dell OptiPlex 960
>    Powerful desktop featuring advanced technologies for peak productivity
>    and manageability
>    A powerful, expandable desktop solution designed for advanced users. The
>    OptiPlex 960 delivers outstanding business
> 
>    . . .
> 
>    Genuine Windows Vista® Downgrade Rights Service (Windows Vista Business
>    or Ultimate BONUS)
>    Genuine Windows®  XP Professional Installed
>    Genuine Windows Vista® Business, Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate,
>    Genuine Windows Vista® Downgrade Rights Service (Windows Vista Business)
>    Genuine Windows® XP Professional Installed
> 
> "We're offering this special DOWNGRADE deal.  DOWNGRADE /your/ copy NOW!"
> 
> *LMAO*
> 
>    http://www.dell.com/dellhasanswers

It will be the same in 2010 or 2011 when Vista 7 is out.

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