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Walmart.com ditches the OS in new PCs | |
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| Time: 15:59 EST/20:59 GMT | News Source: CNET | Posted By: Guillaume Hébert | ||
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Walmart.com is taking a stab at attracting more technology-savvy customers by selling PCs that don't come with an operating system already pre-loaded. In an unusual move for a general retailer, the Microtel computers are being offered without operating systems as part of a test to gauge the response among tech-oriented customers who may want to load their own operating systems, Walmart.com spokeswoman Cynthia Lin said. But at least one analyst said that Wal-Mart Stores and its Internet unit are likely to find out that they should have stayed focused on serving their core customers, who are typically less tech-savvy and likely expect computers to come with the operating systems included. | ||
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| #1 By 135 (209.180.28.6) at 2/22/2002 4:17:30 PM |
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This is a great thing!
Now we will finally know the truth, whether or not consumers really want Windows or are just being forced to accept it. I hope Wal-Mart announces statistics for this venture. |
| #2 By 2 (24.54.153.167) at 2/22/2002 4:54:09 PM |
| Well, remember. This is only online... |
| #3 By 531 (66.188.86.105) at 2/22/2002 6:50:50 PM |
| You've got to admit, ~$875 for a Penium 4 2GHz is friggin amazing! |
| #4 By 135 (208.50.201.48) at 2/22/2002 10:17:33 PM |
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Now is your chance. If you want companies to offer computers without an OS, go buy one of these computers!
Otherwise, no complaints. |
| #5 By 135 (208.50.201.48) at 2/24/2002 3:14:26 PM |
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#13 - I've been thinking about showing out to our local LUG with my MCSE jacket just for a chuckle. :)
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