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Are Consumers Getting Mixed Messages About Linux Netbooks?

Posted by sakgarg on · 8 comments
OStatic; By Kristin Shoemaker 		Mail this story
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Recently, there's been a lot of noise regarding Linux netbooks -- from how well the devices have sold to the return rates. Sam mentioned in a post that reasonable expectations need to be set for netbooks. I agree with Sam on this point (which applies to more than netbooks, when it's fully considered). These machines are designed for basic tasks, not to serve as a complete office substitute when traveling.

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Comments (8)

hkwint ·
Huh? That's it Devvie? Are you letting your bot do your work, or what's happening? Care to explain?
tuxchick ·
Scott charges devnet by the word to post here. He's going to start doing that to all of us if devnet actually pays up.
garymax ·
It's a resource but not a replacement...
jdixon ·
> He's going to start doing that to all of us if devnet actually pays up.

There goes my discretionary income. :)
NoDough ·
You have discretionary income!?!? Where did you get it? Can I get it too?
jdixon ·
> Where did you get it?

My wife lets me have it. :)

> Can I get it too?

You'd have to ask her. :)
devnet ·
hkwint,

More of a sarcastic response than anything. I hate obvious articles...you know, ones that just talk about the stuff we all know already.

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