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Linux PCs Discontinued at Wal-Mart Stores

Posted by Zonk on from the we-barely-knew-ye dept.

eldavojohn writes "The $200 Linux PCs discussed earlier last year have been discontinued for sale at Wal-Mart's physical locations, though they will remain for sale at walmart.com. All this despite the systems repeatedly selling out. From the article, 'Paul Kim, brand manager for Everex, said selling the gPC online was "significantly more effective" than selling it in stores.'"

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  1. Microsoft Bribe? by bughouse26 · · Score: -1, Troll

    I wonder how much Microsoft paid Walmart to stop selling these?

  2. Re:Normal by teh+moges · · Score: -1, Troll

    I can't get a reference, but I read somewhere (may have been on linuxtoday) that said that sales of Linux PCs are typically brought back to the shop, with users complaining about either the lack of windows, or lack of windows-related compatibility. My guess is that in stores were brought back more then online sales (for whatever reason). In this case, while the PCs would of sold out (no suprises, at $200) having them brought back reduces the overall profit.