[ale] OT: M$ vs. Linux netbooks

[hscast at charter.net (Scott Castaline)]

I still don't understand how this can be.

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/notebook.hmx?

I'm referring to the Acer notepads. Same model but the one that comes 
with M$ XP has an extra 512MB also a 16GB vs an 8GB SSD and a webcam 
whereas the Linux one does not (as near as I can tell) but the M$ 
version is $40 cheaper than the Linux one. The typical M$ drone is going 
to go for the "cheaper" Genuine M$ unit and not even consider the Linux 
unit.

Oh well sorry for the noise, but it just gets me when I see this. Also 
if I missed something, please forgive me as I'm still only on my 2nd of 
10 cups of AM java.