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IBM Launches Linux Desktop in India

Posted by Hemos on from the getting-coverage dept.

kanad writes "Who says that Linux on desktop is dead. Well maybe in the developed markets where people are using windows since last 10 years and are used to it. But in nascent markets it maynot be the case. From this story at Times of India , IBM is launching a linux based desktop model (A30) for about US$ 850. The specifications of the A30 is available from zdnet india site although the price mentioned is about US$ 1100. IBM CEO recently visited India generating news and smoke about big blue taking some serious linux initiative in India. Here is a more practical story on Linux in India"

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  1. Hey - I used to drive one of those... by MrCreosote · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Austin A30 that is.

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    MrCreosote Meow!Thump!Meow!Thump!Meow!Thump! "You're right! There isn't enough room to swing a cat in here!"
  2. Re:fp! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Tobacco is dangerous for your health. It frags you.

  3. IBM, Good or Evil? by eddy · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    It's all so confusing.

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    Belief is the currency of delusion.
  4. Re:Who says Linux is dead? by pkunzipper · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I dont mean to be a troll here, but man that link is funny CHipJew! Hahas. (now where is that list of executives e-mail addresses).

  5. Re:BUSH = RECESSION by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    No, no, you don't understand...

    How it works is: we give the rich a tax cut, and they make more low-paying jobs so that even more people can be forced to work!

    TRICKLE DOWN, MAN!

  6. Didja ever notice? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Every damn time there's a Bush in President's chair, the economy's in the crapper and we're at war with the A-rabs?!!!