Thursday, August 9, 2007

Acer Installing Linux on Some Notebooks (PC World)


Acer Installing Linux on Some Notebooks (PC World)
PC World - Acer Inc. did not install the Ubuntu Linux distribution on a batch of Aspire notebooks for sale in Singapore, but the company is installing a different version of the open-source operating system on some notebooks, local dealers said.

West European News Update
...compared to the year-earlier period, fueled by strong consumer demand, particularly for notebook computers, according to market research...

Western Digital Elements 250GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
Just plug it in, connect the cable to add high-speed storage for both desktop and notebook computers Rugged Metal Case - Compact, durable...

Quanta mum on reported iPhone, Dell smartphone deals (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Quanta Computer, the world's largest contract laptop PC maker, is reportedly gearing up to make iPhones for Apple and a new smartphone for Dell, but the company isn't talking.

Geneq GPS Mapping Receiver
Bluetooth wireless GPS mapping receiver that allows you to use off-the-shelf Bluetooth-enabled PDA/notebook computers to collect GPS map data.