On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 11:05:11AM -0500, David Pelletier wrote: > > Having looked at (part of) the review, the obvious question is: Will I > > have to pay the Windows tax? Or is there a Linux version, like the > > original eeepc? > > I don't think we are gonna get a Linux version in North America, Asus is > trying to cut on the number of models they have on the market because it's > confusing for customers. They usually ship Linux only on the very low end > models, and the 1000HE is far from low end in the netbook realm.
If I'm going to end up having to pay for it, then I at least want to get a proper installation disk -- not just a restore disk that wipes the entire hard disk clean. I wonder what the chances are of that? > > > You better pre-order now because Asus wants to raise prices starting > > March 1, by as much as 20%... > > > http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/275886/asus_hikes_prices_all_notebooks_eee_products?fp=4&fpid=399285820 > > As for the price hikes, I thought it was unsubstantiated rumors, because > it's a really stupid move considering the state of the economy right now, > but this looks legit enough. I'm going to make a few phone calls now. ;) > Thanks! In the 70's, I asked a Burroughs rep whether they were worried about the state of the economy. He said, No. Banks (their main customers) need just as many computers to keep track of small numbers as large ones. On the other hand, there's been enough currency fluctuations that it makes sense to ask, 20% rise in what currency? --hendrik _______________________________________________ mlug mailing list [email protected] https://listes.koumbit.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mlug-listserv.mlug.ca
