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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. 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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  4. 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.