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Zaty said:
Is this for real or just an April Fools joke? It would be nice if Microsoft got some real competition.

I didn't find any Sun Linux systems, but there are Lindows systems online here.
 
The Java Desktop System is real. I presume the Walmart story is also real, but I can't confirm that.
 
sounds like a super idea. get someone who's paid minimum wage to help you with your new walmart computer. i'm sure someone working at walmart is well versed in the ways of linux, no problem.

a corporate america, rebels with out a clue.
 
Those computers are really weak in the RAM, what are you going to do with just 128MB?? Even the high end computer only has 256MB.
 
Dippo said:
Those computers are really weak in the RAM, what are you going to do with just 128MB?? Even the high end computer only has 256MB.

They're also $299.

The story is noted on eWeek also. With Wal-Mart and the Chinese government going with the JDS, Sun is making itself an alternative on the desktop, even if it's yet to be a power.
 
i just wonder how many people are actually going to buy these? i mean yes its good that there is an alternative to windows, but i dont think many people will stray away from it because it is known.....
 
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