Technology rumour: Google to launch budget PC

"Los Angeles (dpa) - Internet search leader Google is to announce the launch of its own budget priced personal computer that will run on a Linux-based operating system and could be sold in conjunction with Wal-Mart, the Los Angeles Times reported last night (Thailand time).

The machine, dubbed Google Cube, could present a serious challenge to software giant Microsoft whose Windows operating system currently runs some 90 per cent of the world's personal computers.

Though previous attempts to launch cheap network-based computers have failed, analysts believe that Google's stellar brand, plus its deep pockets and expertise at building web applications, could give it a chance against the world's biggest software company.

The report said the new computer could be announced as early as Friday when Google co-founder Larry Page is due to address the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas."

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I understand the new PC will be known as a Google Hubris

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! if they are being sold through WalMart, the terrible stores in the US who just lost a multi-milion dollar lawsuit for not giving employees a lunch break.

This will be as bad as the cheap laptop which News Ltd is behind although Linux is a great O/S.