05.22.10

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No, ASUS Did Not Abandon Netbook Linux

Posted in GNU/Linux, Hardware, Microsoft, Vista 7, Windows, Xandros at 5:09 pm by Dr. Roy Schestowitz

Summary: It’s “better with Windows” and “ASUS recommends Windows 7″ when Microsoft pays for such text to be shown, but the reality is very different

IN an overly dramatic new headline, SJVN asks, “Has ASUS abandoned netbook Linux?”

The answer is no because ASUS is back to Linux, sometimes in the form of Android. We gave several examples in recent months. Regarding abandonment of Xandros for sub-notebooks, the following posts show Microsoft’s role in it.

To SJVN’s credit, he does mention Microsoft’s role but he also writes:

I’m sure that the real reason is Microsoft has pressured Asus into abandoning Linux. On ASUS’ site, you’ll now see the slogan “ASUS recommends Windows 7″ proudly shown.

ASUS is being paid to put that text in there. It doesn’t mean that it’s sincere. It is a fake endorsement which Microsoft pays many OEMs for.

In summary, Microsoft escaped antitrust fines for its misconduct in sub-notebooks, but it is losing the bigger race anyway, especially now that Linux replaces Vista 7 on the Slate [1, 2] and Courier dies [1, 2] due to intense competition. Almost every electronic reader is powered by Linux. When Microsoft thought it scored well in a single round (by cheating) it saw its profit sinking at alarming rates and the future looks bright for GNU/Linux. █

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5 Comments

Yuhong Bao said,

May 23, 2010 at 1:20 am

In fact, ASUS now have the Eee PC 1207T with no OS at all:
http://techreport.com/articles.x/18883

Dr. Roy Schestowitz Reply:
May 23rd, 2010 at 1:41 am
That’s one of the examples I posted about earlier in the week.

saulgoode Reply:
May 23rd, 2010 at 9:45 am
Well, it comes with ExpressGate — a Linux OS for all intents and purposes save those of fabricating fallacious market share statistics.

Dr. Roy Schestowitz Reply:
May 23rd, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Yes, I didn’t give a list of examples because I would have left something out. Here are some more recent examples that I collected (2010 alone):

Asus’ Eee PC 1201T ultraportable
http://techreport.com/articles.x/18883

eeePad
http://pogson.6k.ca/2010/04/30/eeepad/

Asus announces Eee Pad tablet
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1602759/asus-announce-eee-pad-tablet

ASUS is working on an Eee Pad
http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/ASUS-is-working-on-an-Eee-Pad-986008.html

Asustek Eee Pad to hit channel in July
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100423PD207.html

Refurbished ASUS Atom 1.6GHz 9″ Netbook for $170 + free shipping
http://www.i4u.com/article32925.html

Asus Eee Nettop Available With Red Flag Linux Pre Installed
http://dailybreaknews.com/asus-eee-nettop-available-with-red-flag-linux-pre-installed/10694

ASUS Confirms Tablet Plans
http://www.androidguys.com/2010/03/31/asus-confirms-tablet-plans/

Asus Eee PC 1201T review
http://review.techworld.com/netbooks-mini-laptops/3218293/asus-eee-pc-1201t-review/

ASUS’ Xonar STX Gains Even More Functionality Under Linux
http://techgage.com/news/asus_xonar_stx_gains_even_more_functionality_under_linux/

Asustek Wants to Become Another Apple with Open-Source Platforms.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/other/display/20100210225901_Asustek_Wants_to_Become_Another_Apple_with_Open_Source_Platforms.html

Asus: What will be the next netbook?
http://www.silicon.com/technology/hardware/2010/01/21/asus-what-will-be-the-next-netbook-39745351/print/

Asus choosing between Chrome and Android
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-384188.html
Mikko said,

May 23, 2010 at 1:54 pm

they only sell windows netbooks in sweden

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