Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 6th Aug 2007 19:25 UTC, submitted by netpython
"Lenovo, the world's No. 3 PC maker, said on Monday it would start selling laptop computers preloaded with Linux software from Novell instead of Microsoft's Windows operating system." Ars Technica has more on the announcement. "ThinkPad customers will soon have a new configuration option, as Lenovo and Novell have announced that the popular laptops will begin shipping with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (SLED) preinstalled. Although the ThinkPad has been certified for Linux for some time, this marks the first time Lenovo will ship a laptop with Linux preinstalled - while providing both hardware and OS support." Lenovo is the third big name to sell consumer computers with Linux installed (after Dell and Acer).
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PC makers have been reluctant to embrace Linux, but that view is starting to change.
Ever since the Novell deal was revealed, I've been a little fearful that Microsoft has set a trap that will hurt the adoption and use of GNU/Linux in some way. I don't know how it will work, but Microsoft has proven itself a very skillful and adept schemer.
OTOH, I'm now wondering if they've schemed but failed. If PC manufacturers and Novell are now emboldened to press ahead (regardless of the agreement wording), Microsoft may have helped the jeannie escape from the bottle.