Walmart Starts Selling Sun’s Java PCs

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   24 Apr 2004 ~ 3:57pm Thrax As nice as that is for people who are unable to afford a real computer, I envision problems with getting them repaired should they ever break.. And I mean this on the software level.
   
   Now I know *NIX systems aren't susceptible to software rot, as windows is by virtue of its spaghettied registry, but in the event that Lindows does break somehow, the people to repair it at the places that handle repairs (Circuit City, Best Buy, etc.) are generally trained in Windows repair and installs.
   
   That presents a problem.
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   24 Apr 2004 ~ 4:26pm Camman Why does it seem it's always Walmart that is the center of selling these non-traditional OS systems? The Walmart around here doesnt even sell PCs and I dont know many, even those who aren't computer saavy, that would buy a computer from Walmart.
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   25 Apr 2004 ~ 2:03pm tefleming Thrax-
   
   with the prices they're selling these things at, it would almost be more cost effective (particularly if it's a year old or more) to just replace it. (correct me if i'm wrong, but these are the sub-$300 boxen; a basic system restore runs at least 100 at a CompUSA or a BestBuy)