BestBuy’s Site Recommends Windows-Only Software For Linux Laptop
Written by Evan SchumanMay 19th, 2008
A tech blogger noticed something strange when trying to purchase a Linux laptop on BestBuy.com. The system’s automatic recommendations for that Linux-based laptop included Windows versions of Microsoft Office and Norton Antivirus.
Rich Menga, who reported the item for a PCMech.com story, commented better than I could: “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.”
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