;-)

Just imagine this gizmo powered with cold fusion!

They should use the Voight-Kampff" test instead

But much full is going to be needed to keep in position, due to atmospheric drag.

13 months per year? 13 brings bad luck

I bought a magalhaes/Magellan, as a private part (I am at Portugal capitol).

The start to sell the computer at midnight. I went to the store about launch time and I found out that "first day 30% rebate, limited number" was still available, so I do not resist and bought one.

After careful analysis I found out the following.

(a) The hardware alone is a good value for the money (YES is an Intel classmate). The machine is not fast, but is a good option. For 200 euros. And seems to be roughed.

(b) No sign of Linux or open office. The machine comes with a very standard Win XP, and a licence to 2 months of a recent version of Microsoft office.

(c) Good choice for people that can not afford a more expensive one or for use as very convenient light and resistant notebook.

A few ideas

After the 2 months experience with Microsoft office most people will not be willing to pay the Microsoft tax (almost expensive as the computer...) and will change to open office.

I am hoping that someone (I am very behind technically to to able to help) manage to build a Linux distro for the machine (since it is going to be very popular). It does not have a CD reader (or DVD - although I manage to install a old USB DVD recorder) but I am almost sure that a USB-memory version/installer is possible.

A GOOD OPPORTUNITY

Jose Simoes