think GOS: Sub-$200 Ubuntu based PC at Walmart
LinuxJust saw this on digg but had to re-post it. Walmart is carrying an Ubuntu based computer, running the gOS operating system. "An alternative OS with Google Apps and other Web 2.0 apps for the masses"
Very cool!
From Walmart.com:
This exceptional value is built around a Via Technologies processor designed for low power consumption.
It runs on the gOS operating system and features the OpenOffice.org 2.2
software suite that gives users the ability to create word processing
documents, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more.
Additional highlights include a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, Ethernet port and
stereo speakers.
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| Delivers energy-saving performance | ||
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| Offers good performance and is expandable to 2 GB | ||
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| Provides space for documents, games, photos and music | ||
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| Lets you play DVDs and burn your own CDs for entertainment and data backup | ||
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| Connects to a local area network or broadband Internet devices | ||
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| Enables you to use the supplied OpenOffice.org 2.2 software suite | ||
Jim Priest said:
Yeah there is a good thread on Slashdot about it... My kids need a new PC in a bad way and this might fit the bill... Seems like a good platform for Edubuntu :)
Aaron Lynch said:
I am intrigued about the e17 wm. The last time I installed it it was pretty neat, but still not ready for full time use (IMO).
The fact that they have opted for e17 on this pc for the, I hope, masses seems like they might have made some real progress on it.
The fact that they have opted for e17 on this pc for the, I hope, masses seems like they might have made some real progress on it.
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