$299.99 PCs are only available to US consumers
$299 Linux PC hits US shelves
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06 Jul 2005, Robert Jaques , V3
Systemax has unveiled its first desktop PC pre-installed with desktop Linux. The budget model is selling in the US for $299.
The system builder chose Linspire's operating system for its Venture L335 system which comes with an Intel Celeron D processor, 40GB hard drive and 256MB of Ram.
"Most people buy computers, not operating systems. It is important that people can experience Linux without having to install it themselves," said Kevin Carmony, president and chief executive at Linspire.
"The success of companies like Dell shows that people want to buy affordable computers direct from the manufacturer, but be able to configure the system to fit their exact needs. Now people can enjoy the same benefits of buying custom-built PCs with Linux."
However, would be UK customers will be disappointed as the $299.99 PCs are only available to US consumers.
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Posted by consumers need a choice, 06 Jul 2005
Why is this news? PCs are available for $149
Fry's electronics has been selling PCs with Linux installed for $149 for awhile. Sometimes they have $99 deals.
Posted by Christoph, 06 Jul 2005
Has anybody here heard of Fry's Electronics ?
Fry's Electronics has been selling linux PC for under $200 for almost two years now. The PC comes down to as low as $150 when they have major sales.
I do not work for Fry's electronics but I get quite annoyed when a $300(almost) Linux PC is big news.
For those who wish to verify what I say, check out their web site at http://www.outpost.com
Posted by DS, 06 Jul 2005
good for them
Good for them. People are increasingly using computers as devices to access a set number of popular activities (web, email, music, homework) that OSes like Linspire are perfectly capable of providing for.
Posted by Hoby, 07 Jul 2005