[FUGSPBR] [OT] battle against Microsoft

[Ataualpa Albert Carmo Braga]

SUN'S LOW-PRICED LINUX SYSTEMS FOR CORPORATE USE
In its continuing battle against Microsoft for the PC desktop marketplace,
Sun soon will be offering inexpensive Linux-based machines targeted for
call centers other corporate environments that require a limited set of
features. A statement from Sun says, "The primary motivator for enterprise
customers will be reduction in costs and freedom from Microsoft." The
systems (called the "Mad Hatter" at Sun) will cost about $1,000, including
monitor, and will be sold in lots of 100 along with a computer server and a
services fee. (Reuters/San Jose Mercury News 18 Sep 2002)
http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/4103998.htm

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 Ataualpa Albert Carmo Braga            atabraga em iqm.unicamp.br
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