informationweek.com writes:
Until recently, Linux PCs were about as easy to find in stores as a vinyl record. Now, personal computers with the Linux operating system pre-installed are becoming more readily available, thanks to new models from upstarts and established PC makers — and disappointment withMicrosoft (NSDQ: MSFT)’s new Windows Vista OS.
In just the past several weeks, a handful of new, low-cost systems have hit the market that are powered by Linux — open source software first developed by Linus Torvalds and enhanced by enthusiast programmers around the world.
One excellent example of this is the Asus Eee PC notebook which ships with Linux. Not only it makes the notebook cheaper because it does not contain software licenses that you have to pay for but also the hardware works great with Linux. Most pre-built desktop in Philippines also comes with Linux and as well as Linux-bundled notebooks. My Acer 5570 comes with Linux and I later got Fedora in it which now runs the latest version of Kubuntu.
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