Kraig
09-04-2003, 01:47 PM
SAN DIEGO --September 3, 2003 -- PC Club (www.lindows.com/pcclub) today announced immediately availability of LindowsOS computers in more than 50 stores making it the largest Linux retail launch in the United States. PC Club is now a Lindows.com licensee giving them the ability to ship the easiest and most affordable Linux pre-installed on certified computer systems (www.lindows.com/pcclubdesktops) LindowsOS 4.0 is available on the Sparx desktop product line featuring Intel processors.
PC Club, as an authorized LindowsOS dealer, has obtained LindowsOS certification ensuring that their hardware will work seamlessly with Linux.
"This is a monumental day for Linux since PC Club marks the first major US chain to give consumers a real choice when it comes to buying a computer off the shelf," stated Michael Robertson, chief executive officer of Lindows.com Inc. "By offering LindowsOS on a line of computers, PC Club is able to offer a much more affordable product and is blazing a trail for Linux that other retailers will have to catch up to."
“PC Club prides itself on being able to offer our customers the best technology at the best prices, and excellent support,” said Jackson Lan, chief executive officer of PC Club. “Lindows.com is giving us the opportunity to make solid steps into offering complete, affordable, stable, and robust solutions on the desktop.”
All 51 PC Club locations in 9 states are now stocking computers preinstalled with LindowsOS 4.0 which offer a savings of $50-300 over comparably equipped Microsoft Windows computers. Computers can be purchased at any PC Club store, or ordered online and picked up for no additional charge. All PC Club locations also offer in-house tech support, one to three-year warranties, and custom configurations within two days.
Along with a line of computers, PC Club is also stocking a full line-up of add-on paks giving Linux computer purchasers many of the same offerings available for Microsoft Windows computers. Computer purchasers can customize their Linux desktop PCs by purchasing one or more software additions including a complete office suite (www.lindows.com/office), virus protection (www.lindows.com/virussafe), integrated pornography blocking (www.lindows.com/surfsafe), and LindowsPlus (www.lindows.com/plus), which gives access to more than 1,800 applications that can be installed with a single click. A complete list and description of the add-on paks can be found here (www.lindows.com/addonpaks). All stores are open seven days a week, making it easy for anyone to take advantage of their competitive prices, wide variety, and unparalleled customer service. Builders who are interested in becoming an authorized reseller of LindowsOS should visit www.lindows.com/reseller or www.lindows.com/builder.
To stay up to date on all Lindows.com happenings, visit www.lindows.com/mailings.
PC Club, as an authorized LindowsOS dealer, has obtained LindowsOS certification ensuring that their hardware will work seamlessly with Linux.
"This is a monumental day for Linux since PC Club marks the first major US chain to give consumers a real choice when it comes to buying a computer off the shelf," stated Michael Robertson, chief executive officer of Lindows.com Inc. "By offering LindowsOS on a line of computers, PC Club is able to offer a much more affordable product and is blazing a trail for Linux that other retailers will have to catch up to."
“PC Club prides itself on being able to offer our customers the best technology at the best prices, and excellent support,” said Jackson Lan, chief executive officer of PC Club. “Lindows.com is giving us the opportunity to make solid steps into offering complete, affordable, stable, and robust solutions on the desktop.”
All 51 PC Club locations in 9 states are now stocking computers preinstalled with LindowsOS 4.0 which offer a savings of $50-300 over comparably equipped Microsoft Windows computers. Computers can be purchased at any PC Club store, or ordered online and picked up for no additional charge. All PC Club locations also offer in-house tech support, one to three-year warranties, and custom configurations within two days.
Along with a line of computers, PC Club is also stocking a full line-up of add-on paks giving Linux computer purchasers many of the same offerings available for Microsoft Windows computers. Computer purchasers can customize their Linux desktop PCs by purchasing one or more software additions including a complete office suite (www.lindows.com/office), virus protection (www.lindows.com/virussafe), integrated pornography blocking (www.lindows.com/surfsafe), and LindowsPlus (www.lindows.com/plus), which gives access to more than 1,800 applications that can be installed with a single click. A complete list and description of the add-on paks can be found here (www.lindows.com/addonpaks). All stores are open seven days a week, making it easy for anyone to take advantage of their competitive prices, wide variety, and unparalleled customer service. Builders who are interested in becoming an authorized reseller of LindowsOS should visit www.lindows.com/reseller or www.lindows.com/builder.
To stay up to date on all Lindows.com happenings, visit www.lindows.com/mailings.