Net Radio Exec Says "Don't Mention Linux"

Barence writes "It might be reliable enough to power their device, but it seems some companies are still a bit reluctant to use the 'L word' when talking about their products. Speaking at the launch of the touchscreen Pure Sensia digital radio, director of marketing Colin Crawford was pressed for specifics of the new device's software. But after his CEO reminded him that the new radio was based on a Linux OS, Crawford remarked: 'I don't like the using the word "Linux" on a radio.'" Of course the presence of (possibly embedded) Linux may not have any relevance to consumers in some products; but does the word itself carry a commercial stigma?

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[sitarlo]

They probably don't want a bunch of hacking and tinkering of their product by the vast hordes of losers out there who get off on breaking protected devices.

Re:Stigma to Linux

[Shikaku]

Sure, just purchase the Linux version of AutoCad.

Oh it doesn't exist? Not even for a Mac? I wonder why that is... hmmm...

Re:Stigma to Linux

[gmhowell]

I had something similar to that screen resolution issue on windows 95 or 98. The owner had set the desktop font to the biggest possible size. We ended up reinstalling the OS.

So in another 5-10 years, Linux might have issues fixed that even Windows fixed years ago?

Year of the Linux desktop my ass...