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HP decides to ditch Linux in favor of Windows on netbooks

HP has announced that it will stop selling any more netbooks pre-loaded with the Linux OS in UK, due to consumer demand for the beefier, and infinitely more user-friendly Windows XP. All new HP netbooks starting from the HP Mini 1000 will have Windows XP (or some other form of Windows) out of the box, [...]

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HP to bundle three different versions of Windows 7 for netbooks

While Microsoft has no definite plans regarding Windows 7 offerings and netbooks, HP is working on an agenda of its own, and intends release its upcoming netbooks with either of three different Windows 7 flavors. The three versions of Windows 7 that HP plans on using for its netbooks are Windows 7 Starter Edition, Windows [...]

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Jolicloud: New Netbook OS

Jolicloud is a new operating system that’s being developed for use on netbooks specifically. The OS has been developed by Netvibes founder Tariq Krim. Jolicloud is a stripped down version of Linux, to “simplify netbook use”. The OS has a simple iPhone style interface that until now we’ve seen little of but, the developers have [...]

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Windows Threatens Linux’s Presence on Netbooks

The growing popularity of the the Windows XP Operating Systems among netbooks was not expected by everyone. Whereas the first version of the Eee PC which sprung the growth of the netbook market, was well accepted by users with its Linux OS, those were however are curious enthusiasts who want to get a feel of [...]

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Asus Eee PC can run Syllable Desktop OS too

If you think that the Asus Eee PC can only run Linux OS and Windows XP, think again. It can also run another OS that goes by the name of Syllable Desktop. Syllable Desktop is OS optimized for desktop computers with east to use graphical work environment. It has high response speed to user input [...]

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