Small update at Newsforge: Wal-Mart PC provider to correct Linux modem problem http://newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=02/05/02/1514240&mode=nocomment&tid=7
"On the afternoon of May 1, I (the author of the original review) received email from Rich Hindman of Microtel. He said Microtel had become aware of the review and the concerns raised by the community. With a directness which I find refreshing in this industry, Mr. Hindman indicated that before the day was over, Microtel intended to correct the problem." "And correct it he did. That evening, I received notice that Microtel had designated a hardware modem that would take the place of the current modem. Mr. Hindman explained, "Effective 5-7-02, all units will ship with the new hardware modem." The short delay on implementation was required because they would not have the new modem in stock until May 7." (read more in the article) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Taylor Cody Civ SAIC/PETS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 8:45 AM Subject: [luau] Installing Linux on a Wal-Mart OS-less PC > Article can be found at: > http://newsforge.com/newsforge/02/04/29/0218241.shtml?tid=7 > > Monday April 29, 2002 - [ 09:47 AM GMT ] > Topic - Hardware - By Russell C. Pavlicek - > A few months ago, super-sized discount store Wal-Mart made the headlines in > the Linux world by becoming the first major U.S. retailer to offer PCs > without Windows preloaded. At this writing, the Walmart.com Web site lists > no less than 14 PCs available without an operating system.
