On 2009-07-13, Chris Ahlstrom <ahlstromc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> claimed:
> After takin' a swig o' grog, Erik Funkenbusch belched out
> this bit o' wisdom:
>
>> On Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:23:20 +0000, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>>
>>> Get an Asus Eee PC Netbook for $129.95
>>>
>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>>| Translation: forget Windows. This baby runs Linux, which is absolutely fine
>>>| for stuff like e-mail, Web, and other basics--but no doubt a deal breaker for
>>>| some users.
>>> `----
>>
>> Yeah, a used, refurbished eee 900 with a tiny (even by netbook standards)
>> screen. With discount coupon applied.
>
> The screen is probably bigger than that on my XO, and yet the XO makes a
> nice little machine for tinkering with code and reading books.
Sour grapes on Erik's part.
If I hadn't been behind in my reading I would have jumped on it. I have
that model with upgrades. I love it. I would have bought another one
for my son. He also loves it, and wants to interrupt my use so he can
use mine.
But I saw the post too late. They're out of stock.
--
Some men rob you with a six-gun, others with a fountain pen.
-- Woodie Guthrie
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