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Lenovo Backtracks on Linux Support Statement

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the danke-sehr dept.

After a report that the company would not install or support the Linux operating system on any of its PCs, morcego writes "Looks like Lenovo decided Linux is a good idea after all. From the article: 'Lenovo executives Monday backtracked from remarks last week that the company would not support Linux on its PCs, saying it would continue to pre-load Linux onto ThinkPads on a custom-order basis for customers who purchase licenses on their own. In addition, they said, the Raleigh, N.C.-based company was working behind the scenes to boost its Linux support in conjunction with the expected July release of the next version of Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop.'"

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  1. I guess this means... by gEvil+(beta) · · Score: 5, Funny

    I guess this just means that there aren't Linux drivers for all those snazzy spytools that Lenovo's been putting in their machines...

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  2. It may have gone like this... by thebdj · · Score: 5, Funny

    Lenovo: "We will not support Linux."

    IBM: "We won't let you keep using the names and trademarks we made famous if you do not support Linux."

    Lenovo: "We will support Linux."

    The only thing missing is a little ass kissing...

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  3. Linux Crowd by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Perhaps if the Linux crowd would voice their opinions about Linux, and other topics as well, instead of acting so timid and polite, in fear of offending others, perhaps Lenovo would learn that there's a large group of people that have strong feelings, deep, down inside, about Linux.

  4. Re:Not what I'd call enthusiastic.... by flosofl · · Score: 4, Funny
    But where can I purchase a Debian license? I've been trying to buy one, but no one will sell me one.
    I'm sure SCO will sell you one that will cover all distributions. Cheap, too!
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  5. Purchse Linux license on their own?? by noidentity · · Score: 3, Funny

    "[...] it would continue to pre-load Linux onto ThinkPads on a custom-order basis for customers who purchase licenses on their own."

    Oh well, if only Linux licenses were a little cheaper this would be a nice outcome.