The PC is not dead, we just don't need new ones

Re:The PC is not dead, we just don't need new ones by danieldk on Friday October 25, 2013 @06:47AM (#6610780)

Just install GNU/Linux on VMWare with CPU virtualization enabled and get two OS in a laptop with the minimum of fuss.

And far less battery life.

I often run Ubuntu or Windows on my MBA with VMWare to compile some software. It's one of the best methods to soak your battery empty quickly.

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Re:The PC is not dead, we just don't need new ones by pjmlp on Friday October 25, 2013 @08:32AM (#6611150)

Well, I do have a laptop with Windows 7 and a netbook from Asus that was sold with a Linux distribution.

I use GNU/Linux since 1995 and on a laptop still looks like 1995 to me, in terms of graphics card, battery, hibernation and wireless support.

My Asus, which was sold with a supported Linux hardware, does not hibernate.

In terms of battery life I am yet to find a laptop where GNU/Linux lasts longer than Windows.

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