This is from Michael’s Minutes. Michael Robertson is the CEO of Linspire, and he is determined to get Linux out there to the masses.
Linspire has been working for months on a project that will have a profound impact on consumers and on the Linux market – a sub-$500 laptop from a major retailer. This week, we’re proud to announce a new complete laptop available immediately for $498, exclusively from Walmart.com. There are no mail-order rebates, no refurbished equipment, no “only three available at this price,” no gimmicks or asterisks whatsoever and you are not required to buy a printer or sign up for an ISP — it’s just a low price from an established retailer carrying a laptop pre-installed with Linux. This marks a milestone for desktop Linux as it moves into the portable market.