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$199 Linux Device in Prodigy deal

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the little-cheaper-better dept.

Eric Maag sent us a news.com article that talks about another $199 Linux Box (and unlike the last one we mentioned, this one apparently actually does run Linux, and isn't simply taking the name in vain to gain publicity). This might come about as part of a recent prodigy push to add cheap PCs to their roster.

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  1. $199? by Zack · · Score: 3

    Very nice... very nice... This sorta seems like the neighboorhood crack dealer selling rock at a discount...

    "Hey kid, I'll give ya this one for a special low price..."

    When in fact, he's thinking:

    "Haha! Once he gets hooked, he'll want more and more! 'Come on man.. just 1 more meg of ram.. come on... I'm having shakes without a 450mhz box!' Hahah!! Then they'll pay!! Bwahahahhaha"

    Or maybe I just carried the analogy a bit far...