Acer installing Linux on notebooks, but not Ubuntu (InfoWorld)

Acer installing Linux on notebooks, but not Ubuntu (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Acer did not preinstall the Ubuntu Linux distribution on a batch of Aspire notebooks for sale in Singapore, but instead is installing a different version of the open source operating system, local dealers said.

Laptops That Don't Need USB Cables (PC World)
PC World - New Dell and Lenovo notebooks include embedded wireless USB chips for connecting to peripherals.

Laptop Industry Faces Parts Shortages (PC World)
PC World - Hot demand and a massive battery recall are causing shortages of key components for the notebook computer industry, analysts and companies say.

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Wi-Fi-Based Laptop Theft Protection Gains Customers (TechWeb)
TechWeb - CyberAngel Wi-Trac laptop recovery service encrypts data after a theft report or three failed login attempts.

How to Find the Most Energy-Efficient Laptop Available (PC World)
PC World - Look for PCs wearing the EPA's new Energy Star 4 label.