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2009-08-24
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Yes, it is disappointing to see Windows on there, but as volt pointed out, for netbooks, you either use Windows or you're Apple.
Carr stressed that, in these cases, it doesn’t even matter how good or bad the Linux OS is. These customers just don’t want to try something new. “We said a long time ago, we didn’t want to make a Windows clone. It has a different interface especially with the Ubuntu Netbook Remix. We think it’s a better way but it’s not the same way people are used to. That unfamiliarity can take a while to learn and there is an education that has to be stressed.”
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2009-08-24
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Originally Posted by johnkzin
Probably not, but I'm thinking on how Apple has used its success in the digital audio player and mobile phone markets to increase the percentage of people willing to give products in its traditional market a try. A solid, well-priced Booklet may be part of a mirroring strategy by Nokia to achieve greater success in North America.
...it would be funny if that causes panic at Apple...
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2009-08-24
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Originally Posted by daperl
As has been proven over and over and over and over again by history.
Rule number one: Don't get in bed with Microsoft.
Rule number two: Don't get in bed with Microsoft.
At any given time, the closest that Microsoft should be near you is about 3 meters.
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2009-08-24
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My opinion here is that Nokia has to somehow find a way to convince carriers to allow iPhone, Blackberry, etc users to use the same sim (with unlimited data) on the Nokia Booklet.
As an iPhone/Mac user, I will definitely get a Nokia Booklet (even if it runs Windoze 7) if this happens.
As an iPhone/Mac user, I will definitely get a Nokia Booklet (even if it runs Windoze 7) if this happens.
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2009-08-24
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Originally Posted by nwerneck
This guy knows what he is saying.
Because Linux is just a "niche" thing, a curiosity. Serious things needs either Windows if you are a spreadsheet/powerpoint kind of person, or Apple stuff for design/publishing, etc, because it's "much better" for that. Oh, let's not forget that Apple stuff today is built over UNIX, so it's "rock solid", while windows 7 also uses "NT technology" (do people still know what that is?). Linux also has UNIX technology, of course, but it's not built by hired pros, you know. What are your guarantees?
With Windows, your satisfaction is guaranteed! Plus, it costs less, there are studies that show it. And there is of course the learning curve thing...
For big companies Linux is just a political stick to show during negotiations with Microsoft.
And is also the system that idealistic geeks will waste their times porting themselves to each new machine so they can finally start using them for their work, X months after everybody else.
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2009-08-24
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Originally Posted by qole
Really? Because my Dell netbook comes with Ubuntu, supported by the vendor. And you can get them from HP that way, as well.
Yes, it is disappointing to see Windows on there, but as volt pointed out, for netbooks, you either use Windows or you're Apple.
I can understand not doing ONLY Linux netbooks. Both Dell and HP offer Windows, as well. But to ONLY offer Windows? ... nope.
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2009-08-24
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Originally Posted by daperl
Amen, brother.
Rule number one: Don't get in bed with Microsoft.
Rule number two: Don't get in bed with Microsoft.
At any given time, the closest that Microsoft should be near you is about 3 meters.
I say, if it's close enough to see, it's close enough to cause damage.
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2009-08-24
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Johnkzin, can you explain why you hate Windows so much?
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2009-08-24
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Originally Posted by mrojas
When Ari Jaaksi proposed that Linux developers start trying to understand business models and working around IP, people went ape****. I'm afraid the mindset behind that sort of overreaction is one thing that keeps Linux out of the corporate world-- well, that and the cost-benefit support analyses I've seen favoring fewer platforms (on Excel spreadsheets
This guy knows what he is saying.
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