Wal-Mart To Sell $399 Ubuntu Linux-based Laptop with Google Operating System

[6KILLER]

Wal-Mart To Sell $399 Ubuntu Linux-based Laptop with Google Operating System

It includes Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google News, Google Maps, YouTube, Firefox, Skype, Facebook and OpenOffice 2.3

http://res.sys-con.com/story/jan08/484595/Ubuntu_Laptop_220.jpg

Everex, whose $199 gOS-based gPC desktop sold out at Wal-Mart in record time late last year, has now introduced a gOS-based 2lb ultra-mobile laptop that it plans to sell at Wal-Mart for $399 starting January 25.

Dubbed the CloudBook, the thing uses a 1.2GHz VIA C7 processor and promises an average five-hours operation off a lithium-ion battery. It's equipped with a 7-inch TFT display (800 x 480 native resolution), 30GB internal storage, 512MB memory, digital video output, a 4-in-1 card reader and a 1.3MP webcam.

The Ubuntu Linux-based gOS operating system from Good OS LLC (www.thinkgos.com) includes so many Google applications like Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google News Google Maps and YouTube that it's often referred to as the Google operating system. It also includes Firefox, Skype, Facebook and OpenOffice 2.3.

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[harjit]

If you're not a developer, game geek, or tech-head, that spec pretty much covers what anyone ever needs.

[mabus]

If you're not a developer, game geek, or tech-head, that spec pretty much covers what anyone ever needs.

A 7" screen is kinda small for me. It would be good for little people though. :)

[PseudoCop]

I'm still trying to figure out how the can opener works...

Is the OS something a Luddite like myself could use?

[harjit]

A 7" screen is kinda small for me. It would be good for little people though. :)

That's true, I must have skimmed by that part.

I was thinking more about the (100% free!) software environment. It's time we took back the desktop from the M$ deathgrip. Ubuntu is a really smooth and accessible path to Linux for those used to Windoze.

[Fenian]

I got this model for $379.99 (http://www.expotv.com/videos/reviews/7/73/AcerAspire3680-2682/221770)

[mabus]

That's true, I must have skimmed by that part.

I was thinking more about the (100% free!) software environment. It's time we took back the desktop from the M$ deathgrip. Ubuntu is a really smooth and accessible path to Linux for those used to Windoze.

I wonder if the government stopped getting all that tax money from M$ if they would tax the internet..hmmmm

[Johnny Bravo]

I read this story a few days ago. This is what the notebook really looks like.

http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/everex_cloudbook_CE1200V.jpg

The CPU sucks big time, but the HD seems big enough this time. I hope they decide to sell it over here as well.

[gmork]

Is the OS something a Luddite like myself could use?

That's what I was wondering. In particular if it would be a hassle to run wirelessly on the LAN I've got in my house. If it wouldn't take much effort...I want one. Kinda sucks making the hard choice to either be at my desk pissing away hours on message boards or being where my son is playing. :p