Monday, January 31st, 2005, 12:24 am
Linux Laptop Insanity
Wal-Mart break a barrier by selling a Linux-based laptop for under $500. According to CNET:
The computer, dubbed Balance, comes loaded with the Linspire operating system and the OpenOffice.org office suite, the companies said.
The companies said Balance is the lowest-priced laptop currently available with an operating system and an office suite. It features a VIA C3 1-GHz processor, 128MB RAM, a 30GB hard drive, a CD-ROM drive and a 14.1-inch liquid crystal display…