[K12OSN] News from Mandrake...

[Kevin Verheyen]

HP launches a 4 in 1 computer solution with Mandrakelinux 2004-07-12

  Moreno Valley, CA ; Paris, France ; July 12th, 2004 - HP has 
introduced the "441" solution, consisting of four 
keyboard-mouse-screens running on one computer. This economical and 
innovative concept ships with Mandrakelinux and is specifically 
targetted for the education market.

  Built to meet school needs, the HP 441 desktop solution has a 
pre-installed Mandrakelinux operating system, productivity 
applications, educational software, and a custom graphical user 
interface. Mandrakelinux was choosen for its increased reliability and 
enhanced security to minimise the maintenance of the computer in the 
classroom.

  The 441 can be used by 4 students at the same time, thus saving 50% of 
acquisition costs and 65% of maintenance costs. Each user can browse 
the Internet, send email, use educational software and run productivity 
and other applications.

  The HP 441 computer, which comes pre-loaded with Linux and ready to 
run, was first introduced in South-African schools, and will be 
introduced later in several other developing countries.

  "This 441 HP concept with Mandrakelinux is a proof that the IT TCO can 
be reduced by an important factor, for 0acquisition costs and 
maintenance costs as well", said François Bancilhon, CEO of 
Mandrakelinux.

  Details about the HP 441 are available on:
http://h40058.www4.hp.com/products/desktops/441/techspec.html