Why Wal-Mart won't have Linux desktops on its store shelves

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on Mar 13, 2008 5:46 PM EDT
DesktopLinux.com; By Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
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The other day, Wal-Mart let it slip that it would no longer be selling Linux-powered computers in its stores. The retail giant will, however, continue to sell Linux desktop and laptop systems via its online store. On March 10, Wal-Mart spokesperson Melissa O'Brien told the Associated Press that Wal-Mart had decided not to restock its in-store gOS Linux-powered Everex Green gPC TC2502. "This really wasn't what our customers were looking for," O'Brien said.

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Good point at the end rijelkentaurus 9 1,776 Mar 15, 2008 6:52 AM

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