home | about | newsletters | contact | advertising | shop | radio | courses | site map

Helping Normal People Get Their Geek On And Live The Digital Lifestyle

WHY NOW IS THE TIME TO ENROLL [VIDEO]

Login: Password: Remember me

OOPS! Best Buy Recommends Windows Software For Linux Laptop

Posted May 19, 2008 by Rich Menga  

Y’know, you gotta hand it to the crack staff that runs the Best Buy web site. Granted, it’s cool they sell the Asus EeePC..

BUT..

Does it make much sense to recommend Microsoft Office and Norton Anti-Virus for Windows as Linux laptop accessories?

Here are screen shots taken from Best Buy’s web site today.

specs

Click for large version - taken from here. Note the part at the bottom that states the operating system is LINUX.

acc 

Click for large version - taken from here. Note the recommended accessories listed.

Hey Best Buy! It’s a distinct possibility that Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 for Windows and Norton AntiVirus 2008 for Windows WON’T RUN CORRECTLY on an EeePC with Linux.

Just a hunch.

Posted In: PCMech Wire
PCMech University - Premium Tech Membership Program

- Dominate Your Computer

- Profit From The Internet

- Premium, Actionable Information

Why Now Is The Time To Enroll [VIDEO]

Got The Newsletter?

Exclusive PCMech Content. Sign up and receive our free report: 20 Tips For Becoming a Technology Power User.

NAME:
EMAIL:

Featured Product of The Week

Build Your Own PC

Build Your Own PC - Book/DVD

Now Playing on PCMech Video

Feature ImageLaptop Stand Giveaway

Feature ImageHow-To: Multiple Application Bars In Windows

See All Videos | PCMech Channel Youtube Channel