Microsoft tries to block Linux off Windows 8 PCs

Ian Garmaise ian.g-m+eCFz0Wf2kS+FvcfC7Uqw at public.gmane.org
Fri Sep 30 16:01:59 UTC 2011


The fact is, over 1% of computer users use linux as their primary OS.  With
that kind of overwhelming
demand, what manufacturer wouldn't jump at the chance to produce a line of
compatible hardware?

Ian


On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 11:51 AM, Ori Idan <ori-RdxWQVHs3mjDN57Tih+YPw at public.gmane.org> wrote:

>
>
> On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 6:26 PM, Scott Elcomb <psema4-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
>
>> On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 7:00 AM, Alex Gabriel
>> <alexgabriel-Nmj6Sl6vboSovDFt+AQlJdBPR1lH4CV8 at public.gmane.org> wrote:
>> > Overall, I see this as something, that, should it happen, will be
>> painful,
>> > but will ultimately benefit the consumer as more companies will be
>> required
>> > to fill the need for computers without Windows.
>>
>>
>> Putting other issues aside, I agree with this sentiment - it may in
>> fact be a boon to the still young Open Hardware movement.  Well, one
>> can hope anyway!
>>
> I am not sure, most computers come today with windows installed and there
> aren't many companies selling computers without operating systems not
> because there is no demand for it but more because of the agreements
> microsoft forced  them to sign.
> I of course would be happy if this will give a boost to open hardware and
> computers sold without Windows, but I am not so optimistic.
>
> --
> Ori Idan
>
>


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