System76 Launches Ubuntu 9.04 Netbook
After participating in some light banter with Emmanuel on Masalai Blog about the pros and cons of Linux versus Windows I came across this story about major Netbook player System76 launching a new system pre-installed with Ubuntu’s latest OS V9.04 (also known as Intrepid) for under AU$400. If there’s any doubt in your mind whether or not Linux has hit mainstream then maybe you might like to have a re-think…
by Joe Panettieri
Less than one week after Canonical debuted Ubuntu 9.04 Netbook Remix edition, System76 is playing an encure by launching an Ubuntu 9.04 netbook. The move had been rumored for several weeks. And it’s certainly the first of many Ubuntu netbooks that will hit the market. Here’s a bit more about System76’s new device.
Known as the Starling NetBook, the System76 device features Ubuntu Netbook Remix 9.04, a 10.1″ LED Widescreen LCD, 1 GB of memory, a 160 GB hard drive, WiFi, a webcam, a 6 cell battery, and a nearly full size keyboard in a 2.6 lb. package, according to System76 President Carl Richell. Default pricing for the system — when I checked System76’s site a few minutes ago — was (US)$359.00…
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Yeah I think this is what I was after…something marketed in way that everyday PC users can understand. Am looking more into this and Mark Shuttleworths efforts, thanks again.
One for you and one for me!
R