Warm? STRANGE? Lindows PCs at WalMart starting at $299

[iamme]

I envision some non-techie going into Walmart thinking he's buying a fake or imitation computer...

Sort of like buying a fake Rolex on the streets of New York, that actually says, Rolox

 

[ivan2]

lindows blows, they didnt even put up their source code to the insiders when they are actually gnu/linux under GNU public license. and they charge $99 to everyone who tried to get the software, crap i rather jump on the 100 bux win2k deal for a stable windows that can play sof2 without problem.

 

[Evilmage]

I build computers for myself and myself ONLY!!!

For the common peep out there, they want a decent computer with easy to use stuff on there. Appearance also counts.
When they break something and oh will they break something, you have to be their tech support.

So OEM deals are great, maybe not for us, but definetely for the casual computerheads out there.

 

[GroundedSailor]

Originally posted by: lsman
take some time to build pc yourself,
i sold some $360 computers with better CPU and with monitor.
Ok, they are without OS, of course.

I'd be interested in knowing the details of your $360.00 computer. I've been looking at buying/building a cheap computer for someone who doesn't have much spare cash to spend. Any input appreciated. Thanks.

 

[envisioncs]

Ok, so the Lindows is put on the machine for free (e.g. you aren't 'charged' for it). I was thinking if Lindows costs $99 OEM and so does Windows why not just get windows?

 

[Gilby]

Yes, they are getting a deal on Lindows--which certainly helps gets Lindows out there as a name.

Honestly, for anyone buying a computer with ideas other than latest-greatest games on it, I'd recommend away from a windows platform. Some of the decent Linux setups or an Imac would be what I'd try to set up a less-than-techie type with, especially if they're going to be expecting me to help with occasional software problems. Linux has much better remote troubleshooting than Windows, which can make all the difference.

Now, add a kid (or husband, for that matter), wanting the hot new games, and I'd recommend Windows 98se or XP.

 

[unclebud]

glad to see that people are still concentrating on the topic
thanks mr. CKDragon for the partial clarification me NOT whining, but me NEED to keep the record straight NOW and THEN by STATING the FACTS as they ARE...
if we continue to let threadcrabbers run amok like they are DOING NOW, hot deals will be a wasteland of useless drivel like ot (that's mo, in case anybody's confused)
but then again, there's no need to gloss over points already WELL made, so i'll be quiet and leave the thread alone now i don't want a thread like this locked on my account
but in parting, would like to presuppose that walmart KNOWS their customers, and would NOT sell a computer that the AVERAGE walmartian couldn't use...

"Is surfing/posting at anandtech your job?"
nope, but verbally kicking stupid ILLiterate deal vultures in the fanny, is my hobby
today's sunday (Happy Father's DAY! to all who qualify) and i don't have to go back to work till tomorrow...

 

[zeroidea]

[edit: actually, what's funny is how i always seem to have the LAST post in any thread i reply to...]