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In Australia, XP Cheaper Than Linux On Eee 900

Posted by timothy on from the money-changes-everything dept.

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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  1. Hear hear by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    From TFA (RTFA, it's damn small):
    "the Linux version is suited to users who desire an icon-driven and easy point-and-click interface â" well suited for children or users with limited computer experience"
    They are actively mocking the Linux community. I say fuck EeePC. I am waiting for MSI Wind.

  2. Don't buy either. by gnutoo · · Score: 0, Troll

    You know both are overpriced when Windows is cheaper. Buy OLPC, a used laptop or some other worthy competitor instead. Any money spent on a bad deal just encourages bad deals in the future. Let both Asus and Microsoft take a bath on this one.