[K12OSN] News from Mandrake...

[Huck]

I wanted info so I e-mailed them... VERY prompt reply...kudos to HP...

--Huck

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Hi Huck,

Thank you for your interest. Like all new HP product lines, the
Multi-user 441 desktop solution was launched in a limited, specific
geography - in this case, South Africa - with plans to expand
distribution more broadly according to demand and market potential.  We
will introduce the 441 in other geographies as quickly as possible, and
with a commitment to ensuring the superior total customer experience
expected by HP customers worldwide.  

As a result, we only have price available for the South Africa market. A
straight currency translation (which is not always accurate) put the
anticipated price at $400US/seat which includes support and software.   

I appreciate you taking the time to enquire about the Multi-user 441
desktop solution, as each expression of interest builds momentum for a
global launch.

***************
Cheri Voisine
Alliance Manager for External Partnerships
Emerging Market Solutions
Hewlett-Packard Company
650-857-7251 tel
415-722-5493 mobile
cheri.voisine at hp.com email

</QUOTE>

Kevin Verheyen wrote:

> HP launches a 4 in 1 computer solution with Mandrakelinux 2004-07-12
>
>  Moreno Valley, CA ; Paris, France ; July 12th, 2004 - HP has 
> introduced the "441" solution, consisting of four 
> keyboard-mouse-screens running on one computer. This economical and 
> innovative concept ships with Mandrakelinux and is specifically 
> targetted for the education market.
>
>  Built to meet school needs, the HP 441 desktop solution has a 
> pre-installed Mandrakelinux operating system, productivity 
> applications, educational software, and a custom graphical user 
> interface. Mandrakelinux was choosen for its increased reliability and 
> enhanced security to minimise the maintenance of the computer in the 
> classroom.
>
>  The 441 can be used by 4 students at the same time, thus saving 50% 
> of acquisition costs and 65% of maintenance costs. Each user can 
> browse the Internet, send email, use educational software and run 
> productivity and other applications.
>
>  The HP 441 computer, which comes pre-loaded with Linux and ready to 
> run, was first introduced in South-African schools, and will be 
> introduced later in several other developing countries.
>
>  "This 441 HP concept with Mandrakelinux is a proof that the IT TCO 
> can be reduced by an important factor, for 0acquisition costs and 
> maintenance costs as well", said François Bancilhon, CEO of 
> Mandrakelinux.
>
>  Details about the HP 441 are available on:
> http://h40058.www4.hp.com/products/desktops/441/techspec.html
>
>
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