In Australia, XP Cheaper Than Linux On Eee 900

KrispyDollars writes "It sounds crazy to say this, but the XP-based version of the Eee PC 900 (the new version with the 8.9" screen) will actually be considerably cheaper than the Linux-based version. At the official launch today, the company told journalists that 'Microsoft has been a longstanding supporter of Asus' to explain the price discrepancy. And — get this — only the XP-based machine will be sold at mass-market retailers, while the Linux-based model will be consigned to computer stores."

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Re:12 GB HDD Vs 20 GB HDD

[Se7enLC]

It's kind of fun in a way. There will be two models: The cheap model for windows users, and the luxury model for linux users :-)

It's because ...

[Anonymous Coward]

... ASUS had to pay SCO the $699 licensing fee, you cock-smoking tea-baggers.

Re:Of cousrse they're subsidizing

[Coopjust]

And my "s" key just broke (hyper sensitive) on my EEE, which is why cousrse is a word. What an excellent testimonial for the product. ;)

Re:Forget the cost of production

[FoolsGold]

Sorry, but I just can't resist...

The Microsoft Corporation, who they believe to be run by total imbeciles, has drank their milkshake for the 10,000th time in a row.

Balmer: I... drink... your... milkshake!
[sucking sound]
Balmer: I drink it up!
Linux people: Don't bully me, Steve!

Re:12 GB HDD Vs 20 GB HDD

[francisstp]

As long as Microsoft isn't doing something shady to keep Linux out of the Enterprise, they can do whatever they want. Star Trek: Enterprise has been cancelled dude.

Re:Shameless plug for a local by a local

[BBandCMKRNL]

If you live in the East of Melbourne (Australia not Florida) It would be a bit difficult to live East of Melbourne, Florida and still be in the U.S.

Re:12 GB HDD Vs 20 GB HDD

[Poltras]

it is so modular and low-level that the end result is as crappy as you want it to be, but not as VxWorks have made you crap it.

Say Wha?!

Client: "Hey, I wanna make a car"
VxWorks: "Okay. Here's lego blocks. They are certified and been used by thousands of high-profile companies before you, so they are guaranteed a high level of quality."
Client: "Hey, I've done my car, but it's crappy"

Whose fault is it?

(( PS: if you're talking about my english, I think it is correct, though it's not my native tongue ))

Re:12 GB HDD Vs 20 GB HDD

[antic]

A quick google shows that's mostly a Brazilian model, but I can't seem to find any specs or anything I can understand. What makes it different than the WRT54G or WRT54GL?

Only on Slashdot will someone mention a "Brazilian model" and be talking about some sort of router. Tragic!