HP putting Linux in PC

Post by **Tami** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 5:36 pm

HP putting Linux in PC

In a sign the Linux operating system may be gaining traction beyond servers and other back-room systems, Hewlett-Packard Co. said Tuesday it will be the first major PC maker to ship a business notebook computer pre-installed with the open-source software. The HP Compaq nx5000 will feature Novell Inc.'s SuSE Linux and support a CD burner, a DVD and media player, wireless connectivity and the OpenOffice software suite. It will start at an estimated street price of about $1,140 — about $60 less than the basic model outfitted with Microsoft Corp.'s Windows XP Professional operating system.

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Josh · Post by **Josh** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 6:05 pm

I want Linux badly.. /cry.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' /> But then again I do like winblows =s But I don't like it for the stuff I'm interested in on the internet. (ie: running servers /blum.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':P' />)

mobil1_oils · Post by **mobil1_oils** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 6:57 pm

Bout time they realised its a more stable OS =P.