Re: Linux Demo Day

[Richard <nospam [at] zetnet.co.uk>]

Hello

On 16 Jul 99, at 9:05, Andy Parker wrote:

> At my local computer superstore (OK, I'm blessed with living in Silicon
> Valley right now) there are MORE yes MORE boxes of Linux on the shelves
> than Windows 98. Not only that but all the major retail linux players are
> represented. They are flogging SuSE at $29.95, I counted over 100 units
> and they were dotted throughout the store as a promotion.
>
Hmmm.. I'm definitely going out for a few beers :-)

> You can now buy PC's pre-installed with Linux. It's not the onesy,
> twosies that are doing this it's IBM, Compaq etc. How long before this if
> offered on retail units. If this is pitched right to PCW, it could be
> sold as an opportunity to get in early even if we are all being over
> optimistic of our chances !
>
I'll mention it to them.

> Have a great weekend all,

Oh.. I hope so. and yourself as well :-)

Thanks

Richard
Sheffield UK

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