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Re: [LUG] HP decides UK doesn't want Linux

 

Julian Hall wrote:
> 'HP is launching its new Mini 1000 Mi Edition netbook in the US, which 
> comes with a custom Ubuntu Linux operating system. However, the company 
> has said that it won't be launching the netbook in the UK, claiming that 
> British consumers don't want Linux.'
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> http://www.computershopper.co.uk/news/246826/hp-decides-uk-doesnt-want-linux.html?CMP=NLC-Newsletters
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This is hardly surprising when the majority of computers are sold
with Windows and virtually all schools only teach that OS.

John W

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