[twuug] Response from FlipStart

["Mark A.Davis" <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>From: Mark A. Davis
>>Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 2:45 PM
>>To: FlipStartpc
>>Subject: Linux
>>
>>Your new machine looks very interesting.  However...
>>
>>You need to also offer your hardware with no OS and/or Linux (at a
>>reduced price, of course).  Many people do not want to run MS-Windows
>>and would like to be able to buy hardware like yours without paying a
>>Microsoft tax.
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>From: "FlipStartpc" <product@flipstartpc.com>
>To: "Mark A. Davis"
>Subject: RE: Linux
>Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 12:53:23 -0800
>
>Thank you for your interest in FlipStart. FlipStart is a generic x86 PC
>using off-the-shelf components from leading manufacturers. As with other
>x86 PCs, a Linux port should be possible with tweaks to some device
>drivers (such as the 1024x600 screen resolution, WiFi Chip etc).
>However, Vulcan currently has no plans to provide support to Linux
>porting efforts. If interested in future developments, please check back
>often at www.flipstartpc.com.
>
>Thanks,
>
>The FlipStart Team
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From: Mark A. Davis
Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2004 5:45 PM
To: FlipStartpc
Subject: Linux

I am sure Linux will run on it, but that doesn't address my issue- one 
cannot buy your product without also paying a Microsoft tax.  I believe
consumers should have a choice whether or not to pay for MS-Windows on
machines they buy.

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