HP looking to avoid dependence on Windows

[Dalo Harkin]

Is HP developing its own operating system to avoid Windows? According to a recent BusinessWeek article they’re at least looking into it. The company has supposedly assembled a group of engineers to quietly work on several different ways to avoid a dependence on Microsoft, such as developing software that will essentially bypass certain elements of Vista or even building a competing OS altogether.

 

The operating system would reportedly be Linux-based, but be simpler and easier to use than most Linux distributions available today. HP isn't confirming the report, but it certainly wouldn’t be the first time a Microsoft partner steps up support for Windows alternatives, as many netbook vendors are now offering Linux as the default OS – albeit they are far less popular that Windows-based options.

 

Sourced from HP looking to avoid dependence on Windows - TechSpot News

[Goku]

Great news. I will be looking up to them. I am already waiting for Google to launch its browser!

 

-- Goku

[Dalo Harkin]

I am already waiting for Google to launch its browser!

 

Which little birdie informed you of this ;) (said in a supervillain voice 'It was meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!')

[Goku]

Which little birdie informed you of this ;) (said in a supervillain voice 'It was meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!')

Argh! Got me there.

 

I meant "Operating System". And no you didn't inform me of it. :D

 

-- Goku

[Dalo Harkin]

Argh! Got me there.

 

I meant "Operating System". And no you didn't inform me of it. :D

 

-- Goku

 

well if you feel the need to peruse my 1500+ posts, its in there somewhere ;)

[Goku]

Yes mate, I remember it. Its here.

 

And don't get your hopes high. I am trying hard to beat you to it. :p

 

-- Goku

[Dalo Harkin]

And don't get your hopes high. I am trying hard to beat you to it.

 

beat me to what mate?

[Goku]

Your post count.

 

-- Goku

[Dalo Harkin]

lol - what are we racing to then?

[Goku]

You don't need a milestone to achieve. Your post count is the limit for me. So, you just relax.

 

-- Goku

[Dalo Harkin]

he he ok then - :p