[Leaplist] Oops... Lenovo launched Linux Thinkpads in 2006!

[patrick]

Homer Whittaker wrote:
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> 
> Damien McKenna wrote:
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: patrick
>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 5:25 PM
>>> Subject: [Leaplist] Oops... Lenovo launched Linux Thinkpads in 2006!
>>>
>>> Yep, Microtel and System76, and WalMart.com have been selling Linux
>>> systems since 1993, possibly earlier, but, are they one of the top 4
>>> major OEMs?
> I know that WalMart has been loading their boxes with Lindows.  Bought
> one some 3 - 5 years ago.
> WalMart is not an OEM but they are most likely the largest outlet for
> computers in the US.  Most likely made (put together and partially
> manufactured ) and outfitted in China.
> 
> Homer Whittaker
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>>
>> You mean 2003? :o)
>>
>> Damien

Lenovo web page has 2006.

Microtel is listed as a US corporation, though on the world market,
parts and components are made in Japan, Korea, China, Singapore,
Malaysia, The Philippines, Florida, Texas, California, and other plants,
worldwide.

So, Homer, American companies can assemble the units and sell them here,
through WalMart.  Dell just did a deal to sell models through WalMart,
also.