[NYLoCo] ubuntu - gaining exposure?

[Herzog]

FROM:    
http://desktoplinux.com/news/NS5306637369.html?sp=0&kc=EWKNLLIN071508FEA1

Jul. 09, 2008

ValuSoft is offering a $20 boxed version of Ubuntu Hardy Heron (8.04) at 
both Best Buy and Amazon. The "Ubuntu Linux" package is said to include 
printed documentation and 60 days of unlimited customer support.

(_Click for larger view of ValuSoft's Ubuntu Linux box_) 
<http://desktoplinux.com/files/misc/valusoft_ubuntu.jpg>

It is rare to see boxed Linux distributions at consumer electronics 
stores these days, especially low-cost boxes aimed at consumers. 
ValuSoft's "Complete Edition" version appears to be the only one 
available at Best Buy, and a search of Circuit City's site came up 
empty. Amazon sells several boxed versions, but they're all considerably 
more expensive. Amazon's boxed collection includes SuSE Linux 9.2 ($38). 
SuSE Linux 10 ($74), Mandriva Linux Powerpack 2008 ($55), and Xandros 
Desktop 
<http://desktoplinux.com/news/NS5306637369.html?sp=0&kc=EWKNLLIN071508FEA1#> 
Professional ($87). It also sells $13 Ubuntu and Kubuntu DVD 
distributions without printed documentation.

ValuSoft goes right for the fear factor in its consumer-oriented 
marketing, billing its Ubuntu Linux as a stable alternative to certain 
other operating systems 
<http://desktoplinux.com/news/NS5306637369.html?sp=0&kc=EWKNLLIN071508FEA1#> 
known for "freezes and crashes." It also touts it as a solution for 
those whose systems cannot run Vista. The distribution appears to be the 
full _Hardy Heron_ 
<http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS9677465785.html%20package>, 
including OpenOffice, FireFox, Evolution email 
<http://desktoplinux.com/news/NS5306637369.html?sp=0&kc=EWKNLLIN071508FEA1#>, 
Rhythmbox media player, and MP3 support.

The Best Buy page for ValuSoft's Ubuntu Linux may be available _here_ 
<http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8888563&st=ubuntu&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1211587312374>.

-- _/Eric Brown/_ <mailto:eric.brown at ziffdavisenterprise.com>
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