September 5, 2008
Novell: Desktop Linux paves way to Lenovo server deal
The VAR Guy
The VAR Guy paints a picture of Novell’s relationship with Lenovo.
“Novell is losing money in the desktop Linux market, but those desktop deals are driving big wins in the server arena, according to senior vice-president and CMO John Dragoon. Case in point: Novell’s desktop Linux relationship with Lenovo – the big PC maker – will extend to servers this September, confirms Dragoon. That’s good news for Novell’s server business. But can Novell turn a profit with desktop Linux?”
Dell hopes the telephone company will buy computers for you
Valleywag
Alaska Miller offers one Citigroup analyst’s comments on netbooks.
“Cheap mini notebook computers like the Asus Eee – will make up a third of all notebook sales in the future, and the majority of sales in developing nations. Michael Dell pitched his company’s NetBook product line as something telcos could offer to customers for free, subsidizing the hardware with monthly subscription fees.”
HP and Walmart get rid of laptop box; buy the computer and get it in a messenger bag
Techdirt
Mike Masnick comments on how companies are reducing packaging for products.
“Wal-Mart and HP have apparently decided to try ditching most of the packaging altogether, and letting you walk out with your new laptop in a messenger bag, rather than a box. Yes, there are still boxes from when the machines are shipped from HP to Wal-Mart, but the company can now fit 3 laptops to a box, significantly reducing packaging and making life easier on customers in the long run.”