[ale] OT: M$ vs. Linux netbooks

[Scott Castaline]

Geoffrey wrote:
> Scott Castaline wrote:
>> I still don't understand how this can be.
>>
>> http://www.mwave.com/mwave/notebook.hmx?
>>
>> I'm referring to the Acer notepads. Same model but the one that comes 
>> with M$ XP has an extra 512MB also a 16GB vs an 8GB SSD and a webcam 
>> whereas the Linux one does not (as near as I can tell) but the M$ 
>> version is $40 cheaper than the Linux one. The typical M$ drone is going 
>> to go for the "cheaper" Genuine M$ unit and not even consider the Linux 
>> unit.
>>
>> Oh well sorry for the noise, but it just gets me when I see this. Also 
>> if I missed something, please forgive me as I'm still only on my 2nd of 
>> 10 cups of AM java.
> 
> Yeah, and later this year, Microsoft will tout the fact that people 
> chose Windows over Linux comparing these two solutions as an example.
> 
> A smart Linux user would by the Windows system and install Linux themselves.
> 
I was thinking along those lines, but then statistically M$ wins, as my 
purchase counts as a M$ Winblow$ purchase and M$ gets a piece of the action.