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Centrino-based Linux Laptops

Posted by michael on from the tux-inside dept.

sebFlyte writes "Intel has lifted its ban on Linux-based laptops carrying its Centrino brand... It obviously makes very little difference technically what name is on the outside of the box, but does this represent a major philosophical shift for the chipmaker, or are they just leaping upon the nearest bandwagon in pursuit of a few extra bucks?"

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  1. Yeah, right. by scapermoya · · Score: 1, Troll

    Kind of patronizing, no? What a joke, the idea that only now is linux 'mature' enough to be allowed next to the oh-so-holy Centrino brand. They are very, very clearly insensitive clods.

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  2. X driver by Closest2God · · Score: -1, Troll

    Every time I run Linux on a laptop, I have to go out and buy the XAccel Xserver to get my video card to work. That sucker is $200 for a one machine license. Linux, free? My fanny it's free.

  3. Pizza and burgers? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    What about pizza and burgers?

    I'm going to eat today either two huge pizzas or four big macs.

  4. a few extra bucks? by Servo · · Score: 1, Troll

    Heaven forbid a for-profit corporation do something in an attempt to make money.

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