In New York, Verizon now advertises a “free” Compaq Netbook for customers that sign up for Internet, TV and phone service. Reason Five: Cellular and Wireless Broadband Providers Influence: Micro Center has 21 massive locations across the US. When The VAR Guy asked for a Linux alternative, the Micro Center salesman said it had been several months since he had seen a Linux Netbook on the retail store’s shelves. Reason Four: Micro Centerĭuring a visit to Micro Center in Dallas, The VAR Guy spotted seven Netbooks - all with Windows XP preloaded. Best Buy stores, and dozens of additional stores across the globe. Influence: As of February 28, 2009, Best Buy operated 1,023 U.S. Reason Three: Best Buyĭuring visits to Best Buy in New York and Dallas, The VAR Guy came to the same conclusion… Numerous Netbooks available. Influence: As of January 31, 2009, BJ’s operated 180 warehouse clubs in 15 U.S.
When The VAR Guy asked a clerk where the Linux Netbooks had gone, the clerk answered: “We stock what sells.” Ouch. In fact, The VAR Guy purchased an ASUS EeePC running Linux from the warehouse club in 2008.įast forward to the present, and BJ’s Wholesale didn’t seem to be stocking Linux Netbooks anymore. Roughly a year ago, The VAR Guy spotted Linux netbooks in BJ’s Wholesale warehouses on Long Island. Influence: As of January 31, 2009, Staples had approximately 2,218 superstores across the globe. When The VAR Guy asked the store manager if Linux alternatives were available, the store manager replied: “What you see if what you get.” But they’re all preloaded with Windows XP. Sure, the special Netbook display features a range of mobile devices. It was taken at a Staples retail store on Long Island. …from The VAR Guy’s most recent road trips. But during some recent trips to retail stores across North America, he spotted five clear examples why Windows will continue to dominate Linux on Netbooks.
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Before you flame The VAR Guy, please keep in mind that he runs Linux, Mac OS X and Windows.
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