IBM is going to make its own computer, without any hardware, or even Microsoft hardware. For $60-$300 you can save 50% according to Jeff Smith (IBM VP). Canonical, Virtual Bridges and IBM make the main components of this system, and if you buy 1000, its $50 per computer. They are releasing it as an alternative when many companies are trying to cut costs, and it likely can work on a large group base, probably also in schools, and could create computers in places where there never were, maybe eventually an adaptation for poorer international communities, in Africa and abroad. The 3 companies are working on technical support together, and this can lead to new competition with Microsoft on a major scale.
Hopefully, we can see this apply to companies who need lower quantities, maybe added to libraries, Starbucks and all sorts of other places. The real questions I have are the cost of the server, cost of maintenance, how long it will take for maintenance, and similar questions, but I assume the answers to all those it will be cheaper and easier as time goes on and they are not sure themselves yet.
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That would be nice. But if it's cheaper, it's generally lower quality. I prefer VAIO since it's a very efficient computer to use. VAIOs last longer and break down much less, which in turn helps me save money from going to a shop to get it fixed. But the idea of a much cheaper computer is very good.
This is a good news to hear. Everyone had to give money to microsoft since only microsoft had that technology. Now that IBM can also make it, this will make competition in the market and hopefully lower down the price.
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