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IBM Launches Microsoft-Free Linux Virtual Desktop

Posted by kdawson on from the open-collaboration-client dept.

VorlonFog writes "According to Information Week, IBM has introduced a line of business computers that avoid Microsoft's desktop environment in favor of open source software. IBM worked with Canonical and Virtual Bridges to create the platform, which IBM claims saves businesses $500 to $800 per user on software licenses and an additional $258 per user 'since there is no need to upgrade hardware to support Vista and Office.'"

2 of 344 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Nothing special to see. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Ahh OpenClient...

    created by outsourced people instead of hardworking americans who get shafted because IBM doesn't understand that they are not Toyota and LEAN doesn't work when you aren't producing physical goods...

    It's just RHEL with IBM software on top...just use CentOS and don't waste your time with IBM's java software.

  2. Re:Better? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    If it helps to destroy Apple and their fanboys, I will just support that.
    Apple fanboys are the evil enemies of humankind.