HP to Globally Launch Linux-Based PCs

Rade T. writes "Reuters UK reports that HP, the No. 1 personal computer and computer printer maker, said on Wednesday that its putting its weight behind personal computers that run the Linux operating system. I guess this is the first serious step towards solving the problems that Linux faces on the Desktop/Laptop."

Comments

$699 each

[QuantumRiff]

Pay your SCO Fee, they throw the computer in for free!!!

Re:$699 each

[Cheerio Boy]

I would think that anything with both the words SCO and throw would be dangerous to either Daryl or the end user.

In other news,

[pen]

RMS demands that HP be referred to as GNU/HP.

Re:In other news,

[Anonymous Coward]

To be pronounced GNU/Hippy

Linux can run more stuff that this...

[CharAznable]

"Fink said that he expects businesses to use Linux where employees only need a few applications, such as in a call center or support center where workers need to access only a database and e-mail." I have one of the only 2 or 3 Linux desktops in a predominantly Windows environment and I can do considerably more than anyone else. On the other hand, we're safe as long as Management does not know about the existence of Tux Racer and FreeCiv!

Conspiracy!

[fm6]

This can't be a co-incidence, HP and Novell making big Linux announcements, and IBM stepping up its own Linux push. I smell conspiracy! Do you think Dick Clark is behind it?

hp will be the next guys raided by the BSA

[codepunk]

HP is totally out of control time to send in the federal marshalls

Red Bull Busted By the BSA

http://www.computerworld.com/governmenttopics/go ve rnment/legalissues/story/0,10801,91317,00.html

The nerve messing with the beer...

Cheap computer, expensive replacement keystrokes

[Anonymous Coward]

In the spirit of HP's line of printers, they will offer these computers at below cost to manufacture them, but they will be limited to 100 keystrokes from your keyboard and 100 feet of movement from your mouse. At this point, you will need to buy the appropriate replacement keystroke cartridge at $129. Replacement mouse balls and optical lights will be available somewhere where you can't find them.

Re:Reuters Buying the SCO line?

[yourruinreverse]

It's no coincidence that the command line is extremely similar

Linux has a command line now? I didn't know that!
Oh, I see it now :

CONFIG_EXPERIMENTAL=y

# CONFIG_DOSPROMPT is not set

My mistake.

I can solve that issue

[geekoid]

Stop playing Britney Spears.

Re:I wonder what microsoft thinks of all this

[Watts Martin]

Do people read the posts before replying to them on Slashdot?

Judging by your user number, you're relatively new around here, so we forgive you for asking. But really, next thing you'll be asking if people read the linked articles.