Asus and Microsoft join forces against Linux

[geese]

I did not post a link but you can google it. I actual liked Asus very much. Well that relationship is over .

[MikeTbob]

Here comes summer's first Linux netbook - Computerworld Blogs
This guy doesn't agree, and you might have heard about this URL
It's Better With Windows

[Jonathan183]

Interestingly enough, otherwise, the Linux model has more and better options than the XP netbook. On the XP, your storage choices will be a 160GB hard drive or a 32GB SSD (solid state drive). For Linux, though, you also have the option of a 250GB hard drive. In addition, and this is important, on the XP system your only choice in memory is 1GB of RAM. If you go with Linux, though, you can have up to 2GBs.
Why? Because Microsoft won't let vendors run XP Home, or Windows 7,on netbooks with more than 1GB of RAM. This mistake is going to bite Microsoft in the rump. Even on a netbook, people want the power to upgrade their systems Linux gives people that ability. Microsoft doesn't. It's as simple as that.

and

Both models will be available on June 10. The Linux-powered Mini 110's base cost will be only $279.99. The more limited XP model will start at $329.99. I know which one I'd be looking at even if I wasn't already a Linux desktop user.

Lets see MS spin their way out of this one ...

[geese]

Yes I am refering to "it's better with windows". But while I understand that Asus is a for-profit company and it all comes down to money, I don't understand why they would get involved with Microsoft's dirty FUD. Why not remain nutral and take profits from which ever side it comes from?

Am I missing something here?

Okay, here is a link Asus and Microsoft join forces against Linux - vnunet.com

[MikeTbob]

Yes I am refering to "it's better with windows". But while I understand that Asus is a for-profit company and it all comes down to money, I don't understand why they would get involved with Microsoft's dirty FUD. Why not remain nutral and take profits from which ever side it comes from?

Am I missing something here?

I think they are trying to deliver to both worlds here, but you gotta admit, working with MS can be a double edge sword. I look for MS to find a way to "fix" this netbook issue. "Embrace, Extend & Extinguish"?

[darkrose0510]

Interesting how "itsbetterwithwindows" doesn't mention that to use all those extra devices you need to install drivers from the CD... and the eee doesn't have a CD drive.

[MikeTbob]

Interesting how "itsbetterwithwindows" doesn't mention that to use all those extra devices you need to install drivers from the CD... and the eee doesn't have a CD drive.

HAHA, that's awesome. MS has shot themselves in the foot so many times, I wonder if they have a foot left.

[rokytnji]

Might loose more than a foot. I find this a strange pairing.

Microsoft, Linux Foundation hate on ALI contract guidelines - Ars Technica

[Freston]

Might loose more than a foot. I find this a strange pairing.

Actually, that is not such a strange pairing. Both have the same interest there.

It's about implied warranties on software. Remember that EVERY piece of software has a license that says there is no warranty, no guarantee it will perform what is expected of that software. Now what do you think happens when MS and others do have to guarantee 'fitness for a particular purpose'. It implies that the software has no hidden flaws and no defects. Heheh, just think about that for a minute.

Interesting how "itsbetterwithwindows" doesn't mention that to use all those extra devices you need to install drivers from the CD... and the eee doesn't have a CD drive.

I was installing an XP machine the other day and the installer complained about an 'unknown network device' (ethernet card), and asked if I wanted to search the web for drivers. I clicked 'yes', just for a laugh. It said it could not connect to the internet, now isn't that weird?

[Krendoshazin]

I did not post a link but you can google it. I actual liked Asus very much. Well that relationship is over .

I've checked out itsbetterwithwindows.com and I have to say I'm dubious. For starters the site is very basic and not anywhere close to Asus standards, the page contains Google analytics - as we know Microsoft hate Google, and it contains no copyright information from either party nor contact information. Had Asus made the site I doubt they would have outsourced the work to a freelance web developer in Washington. I've checked out Michael Sharp and his work seems to include making sites for people who make crap web-based database "software", and not a whole lot else.
Searching for Michael Sharp's other domains on the same box reveals winasusmarketing.com. This second site is as terrible as the first one but with two key differences, first of all it attempts to hide itself from search engines, and second of all it provides an email address that does not work.

So whatever it is I can say with pretty much absolute confidence that it was not made by either ms or Asus.