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Huge Linux Desktop Deals Get HP Thinking

Posted by kdawson on from the git-er-done dept.

An anonymous reader notes an article in CRN about HP recently cutting deals for multi-thousands of Linux desktops. With all the talk about whether Dell will offer pre-installed desktop Linux any time soon, in the end HP may beat them to that particular punch.

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  1. Re:I've been wondering... by Rob+the+Bold · · Score: 2, Funny

    Hey Slashdot, why are PC users such ugly dweebs in comparison to Mac users? Is it because nobody has the time or patience to put up with Windows/Linux except for friendless, sexless nerds like you?

    Dammit! I'm too busy re-installing windows to get the damn hair plugs and laser-derm you insensitive clod!

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    I am not a crackpot.
  2. The downside by AlHunt · · Score: 4, Funny

    The downside to an explosion of Linux installations?

    Linux Geeks getting called out when friends and neighbors can't get their Linux Desktops working.

    Remember - this was all your idea.

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    1. Re:The downside by BigBuckHunter · · Score: 4, Funny

      The downside to an explosion of Linux installations?
      Linux Geeks getting called out when friends and neighbors can't get their Linux Desktops working.
      I'm just thankful I chose technology rather than a medical profession. At least I don't get creep'd out when my neighbor says, "Hey, would you mind taking a look at this".

      BBH

    2. Re:The downside by bronzey214 · · Score: 2, Funny

      I'm just thankful I chose technology rather than a medical profession. At least I don't get creep'd out when my neighbor says, "Hey, would you mind taking a look at this".


      Yeah, you're thankful until that Swedish supermodel and her sisters move in next door.