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You're right, "rejected linux on netbooks" was one of Microsoft's PR pushes, and I was simply noting that Brandon did not internalize that opinion in a vacuum.
by blasdel 17y ago
You're right, "rejected linux on netbooks" was one of Microsoft's PR pushes, and I was simply noting that Brandon did not internalize that opinion in a vacuum.
It used to be that Linux netbook models cost less and/or had higher specs than the XP versions. Then Microsoft offered deep discounts for XP licenses, and added draconian restrictions on what specs you can ship. Why the hell else do you think every goddamn netbook ships with a 1.6ghz Atom, 160gb HD, and 1gb ram?
- berntb 17y ago>>I was simply noting that Brandon did not internalize that opinion in a vacuum. Ah, you are right. Brandon wouldn't quote marketing that would get his wrist slapped on HN. That means he really believed the quite obvious company propaganda. Fascinating.