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Canonical Sells Ubuntu Dells in China
Canonical and Dell will sell Ubuntu powered computers on over 220 retail stores in China, in cities such Xu Zhou, Su Qian, Lian Yun Gang, Lianyungang or Yancheng. |
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Yeah but Canonical get revenue anyway and thus keeps putting out Ubuntu which helps linux overall.
Oooh, beating Microsoft at its own game?
I love it!
I love it!
> Install a pirated copy of Win7.
But, just as with the numerous re-purposed Windows machines out there actually running Linux, it counts as a Linux sale.
But, just as with the numerous re-purposed Windows machines out there actually running Linux, it counts as a Linux sale.
Just quoting Mr. Gates: "[...]And as long as they're going to steal it, we want them to steal ours. They'll get sort of addicted, and then we'll somehow figure out how to collect[...]"
First, is it a win for linux or a win for Canonical? Are they good hardwares or low end stuff again? Its better to put in a quality package, with good specs and support and reasonable price, than to sell cheap.
Secondly, I think its really hard to popularize linux to the majority of Chinese for the same reason as anywhere else in the world regardless of social class, but actually its even harder because of the higher piracy rate.
I'm not trying to insinuate negative aspect on the Chinese people, but any users who are already addicted to the pirated software can find it hard to switch to free softwares, because they have to learn to do things differently. If one is used to pirating a $700 Photoshop and $300 Microsoft Office, its really hard to switch to free GIMP and LibreOffice. (Yes, I do think the price of the software contribute to the pirating itself.)
On the consumer side, just as people in the west, they prefer things that are familiar and has been working for them even if they have to pay more. If they turn on the computer and doesn't know how to install video codec or silverlight to watch their video, its going to be either returned or have Microsoft installed. The ideal distro to be distributed would be Linux Mint, although the law makes it not legal to be distributed on certain part of the world. Maybe it can be in China, but the BSA would make a fuss anyway.
This is really why I think Mark Shuttleworth is really smart with his plan to make Ubuntu seem like Mac with a bit of elitism and lots of graphix. The only mistake he's making is not charging an outrageous amount of money for it and people don't take free stuff seriously, especially when you can't pirate it.
Linux might have better chance if you teach it when they're young like in school or a governing body provides training. As fascist that sounds, people won't switch if they don't have to, which is why I think linux on the consumer level will remain a niche which I'm content with.
First, is it a win for linux or a win for Canonical? Are they good hardwares or low end stuff again? Its better to put in a quality package, with good specs and support and reasonable price, than to sell cheap.
Secondly, I think its really hard to popularize linux to the majority of Chinese for the same reason as anywhere else in the world regardless of social class, but actually its even harder because of the higher piracy rate.
I'm not trying to insinuate negative aspect on the Chinese people, but any users who are already addicted to the pirated software can find it hard to switch to free softwares, because they have to learn to do things differently. If one is used to pirating a $700 Photoshop and $300 Microsoft Office, its really hard to switch to free GIMP and LibreOffice. (Yes, I do think the price of the software contribute to the pirating itself.)
On the consumer side, just as people in the west, they prefer things that are familiar and has been working for them even if they have to pay more. If they turn on the computer and doesn't know how to install video codec or silverlight to watch their video, its going to be either returned or have Microsoft installed. The ideal distro to be distributed would be Linux Mint, although the law makes it not legal to be distributed on certain part of the world. Maybe it can be in China, but the BSA would make a fuss anyway.
This is really why I think Mark Shuttleworth is really smart with his plan to make Ubuntu seem like Mac with a bit of elitism and lots of graphix. The only mistake he's making is not charging an outrageous amount of money for it and people don't take free stuff seriously, especially when you can't pirate it.
Linux might have better chance if you teach it when they're young like in school or a governing body provides training. As fascist that sounds, people won't switch if they don't have to, which is why I think linux on the consumer level will remain a niche which I'm content with.
We were living in China when Winders 2000 was released. I bought a copy for $0.10
yes, ten cents US money, out of a cardboard box on the sidewalk.
I got this CD about 6 months before m$ released 2000. It worked but put a horrible virus on my machine. Evil evil China or maybe it was a m$ feature?
I got this CD about 6 months before m$ released 2000. It worked but put a horrible virus on my machine. Evil evil China or maybe it was a m$ feature?
<<I bought a copy for $0.10 yes, ten cents US money, out of a cardboard box on the sidewalk.>>
S*.t, they ripped me off. I had to pay $3.00
S*.t, they ripped me off. I had to pay $3.00
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I mean, I wish them luck but given the rate of Windows piracy in China.....
I hope I am wrong.