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Windows XP N a Bust

Posted by Zonk on from the new-version-of-vanilla dept.

mushupork writes "CNN has an interesting article about the just-released Windows XP N. From the article: 'Computer distributors and manufacturers are so far showing little interest in the new product, which compels consumers to choose their media player and download it from the Internet.' Could this open some eyes and increase interest in alternative (Linux, Mac) offerings?" Similar to an earlier article about the same issue from the PC Makers end.

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  1. Typical /. by fbg111 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Humpty-dumpty sat on a wall and had a great fall. Could this open some eyes and increase interest in alternative (Linux, Mac) offerings?

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  2. New meme? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny


    Humpty-dumpty sat on a wall and had a great fall. Could this open some eyes and increase interest in alternative (Linux, Mac) offerings?

    This could be the next slashdot meme.

    Step 1. Repeat the headline

    Step 2. Append "Could this open some eyes and increase interest in alternative (Linux, Mac) offerings?".

    Example: New Independent Lego Journal Launches. Could this open some eyes and increase interest in alternative (Linux, Mac) offerings?

  3. Hmmm... by aardwolf64 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Note to self...
    1. Browse old story at +5 Funny
    2. Post +5 Funny comments here verbatim
    3. Watch Karma go through the roof
    4. ???
    5. Profit!

  4. Re:regurgitated by Otter · · Score: 3, Funny

    The original story's Obligatory Stupid and Inflammatory Tagline, "Perhaps the EU's actions were unnecessary?" was insufficiently stupid. Fortunately, today's "Could this open some eyes and increase interest in alternative (Linux, Mac) offerings?" is entirely up to par.

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  5. I am the only one. by darkmayo · · Score: 2, Funny

    That saw the headline as.

    "Windows XP busts a nut."

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