Episode 51 - And then there was the linux desktop....

Running Time: 1:06:38

1) Introduction

Brian got an HP Touchpad and is running Linux on his Work Desktop.(sort of)

Joe still likes the GTV and is salty about not getting an HP Touchpad.

2) News

HP Touchpad Drama 

Will WebOS live?  Who will own it? 

Brian’s HP Saga Continues with this letter from OfficeMax.com

August 31, 2011 

Re: Cancelation of HP TouchPad Order 

Dear OfficeMax Customer: 

Recently you have been contacted and informed your HP TouchPad order was canceled due to HP discontinuing the item and OfficeMax not being able to source the item. 

It was brought to our attention that HP may be shipping additional inventory to its suppliers. Our Merchandising team has contacted HP and is pushing to acquire enough stock to cover the orders we had to cancel. HP has posted the following statement on their website - "Despite announcing an end to manufacturing webOS hardware, we have decided to produce one last run of TouchPads to meet unfulfilled demand. We don't know exactly when these units will be available or how many we'll get, and we can't promise we'll have enough for everyone." 

We have saved all canceled orders, and if we are successful in attaining additional HP TouchPads, we will contact you to fulfill your order. 

As always, we value your business. Thank you for your patience and loyalty throughout this situation. 

While we deeply regret any inconvenience this has caused, we ask that if you have questions, please call customer service at 1-877-OfficeMax. 

Brian really wants one of these $25 Linux computers...

Raspberry PI the $25 Linux machine is a real toy now...

Linux is 20....Next year Tux can Drink....

An Interview with the Linux Foundation President

What happened at LinuxCon?

Desktop Marketshare breakdown

Linux moves into a new decade here is how it compares to 10 years ago..

Lawsuits

Is Open-Source Illegal in your country?

Maybe just Maybe SCO Vs. Linux is finally dead...

RedHat VS Vmware?

RedHat announces Aeolus  

Is VMWare really RedHat's Biggest Enemy

3) Conclusion

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