Windows Netbooks
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Linux losing netbook ground
News The open source operating system is losing netbook market share, but could find its niche in smaller, Internet-enabled appliances, says Ovum.
Tags: Development/design, Linux, operating system, telephony, Apple iPod, ISV, Apple iPod Touch, Microsoft Windows, Internet, analyst
Android to take Linux mainstream
News Netbooks will pave way for Google to squash Microsoft's OS dominance in two to three years, thanks to its Linux-based Android platform, according to analyst.
Tags: Open source, Linux, Development/design, Microsoft Corp., Mobile, Google Inc., operating system, ASUS, Microsoft Windows, manufacturer
Netbook returns blamed on Linux 'teething problems'
News Higher return rates for Linux-based Netbooks do not necessarily reflect badly on the open source operating system, according to Ubuntu backer Canonical.
Tags: Linux, Notebooks and tablets, Microsoft Windows Vista, Ubuntu, Amazon.com Inc., ASUS, Microsoft Windows XP, network, Microsoft Windows, marketing
Acer execs downplay Android, hint at Verizon netbook deal
News Acer executives say Android isn't ready for prime time on netbooks and say another U.S. operator will soon be offering its netbooks with its 3G wireless service.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Open source, Operating systems, Verizon Communications Inc., Acer Inc., Smart Phone, Wireless, Windows Netbooks, operating system, AT&T Corp.
Google sees separate paths for Android, Chrome OS
News Android is already on the horizon for Netbook makers, and Chrome is supposed to be a Netbook-optimized operating system. What's a Netbook company to do?
Tags: Operating systems, Notebooks and tablets, Smart Phone, Google Inc., Google Chrome, operating system, Google Android, partnership, strategy, set-top box
