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Linux Netbooks Are Returned 4X More Than Win XP Versions, Says MSI [Linux]
gizmodo.com - 10/5/2008
Linux Netbooks Are Returned 4X More Than Win XP Versions, Says MSI [Linux]
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Netbooks were supposed to be this great inroad for Linux development, but it turns out that the XP side of the netbook business is doing a lot better in the area of customer satisfaction: MSI today told Laptop that, according to internal studies, "The return rate is at least four times higher ...

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Boing Boing Gadgets:  Consumers hate Linux. Or perhaps they just hate SUSE.

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Consumers hate Linux. Or perhaps they just hate SUSE.
Boing Boing Gadgets — ... rate is at least four times higher for Linux netbooks than Windows XP netbooks. They're currently trying to improve the feel of the experience on its Linux models, testing Ubuntu and other "flavors of Linux" other than their current cut of SUSE. Oh, yes, there's good news, too. The Wind's still a big hit, and will be stocked by a "major" U.S. retailer from next week. MSI: Wind Coming to Major Retailer, New Models Coming Soon [Laptopmag via Gizmodo]

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