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Microsoft's Athens PC

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the nice-and-simple dept.

OneLeg noted that the Seattle Times has a story on Microsoft deciding to partner up with HP and work on new PCs with a simpler, more controlled architecture. Including things like integrated telephony into the PCs, and in general, being a bit more Maclike and locking Linux out of the desktop market.

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  1. Locking out Linux by edxwelch · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I think they've already done that

  2. Huh? by SL33Z3 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Why is it every time Microsoft makes any move, it must be considered a move to keep Linux out of the market? There are PC's out there with Lindows. Do you suppose this is a move to lock Microsoft out of the market? I don't believe that any of this is directed toward linux and I'm certain that Microsoft has their reasons for their moves outside of "Linus' World". In psychology, I believe they would consider you to be a bit self-involved when when you consider every move relevant to your situation.

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    SL33ZE - Artificial Intelligence is No Match For Natural Stupidity -
  3. Bill gets it wrong again: by NinjaWorm · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    1) Who wants a computer system where MS can dial in and pull up all your info? Is the world not calling for security and privacy?

    2) Why HP? I want an AMD64 based system.

    3) This sounds like MS is going to give HP a sort of OS that will only run on certain hardware. No longer will the consumer decide what hardware is the best. And what if I want a Dell ? Do I have to pay more for the hardware just to run MS?

    Nobody asked for this.

    HEY BILL
    How about giving the customer what it is asking for:
    Secure and reliable software.
    Privacy.
    A 64bit OS that runs on a low cost solution like AMD so I can play more powerful games.

    Who the hell asked for a proprietary hardware software computer ?
    If I want that I will get a MAC.

    Oh well at least Linux64 runs on the new AMD 64, perhaps this is when MS will lose most of its market, while it is busy working on crap no body even wants.