China has always been the most competitive market for many PC manufacturers around the world. Although most products are based on Windows, we have seen more development potential of Linux systems. As one of the star products, Canonical announced today that it will use HP to promote Ubuntu-based laptops across more than 1500 physical sales channels nationwide. & Ldquo; Ubuntu's retail business has continued to grow in China, and the company will cooperate with HP to launch pre-installed products that are more in line with Chinese consumers, Canonical said.
China has always been the most competitive market for many PC manufacturers around the world. Although most products are based on Windows, we have seen more development potential of Linux systems. As one of the star products, Canonical announced today that it will use HP to promote Ubuntu-based laptops across more than 1500 physical sales channels nationwide.
Canonical said: "Ubuntu's retail business has continued to grow in China, and the company will cooperate with HP to launch a notebook preinstalled with a 12.04 LTS Ubuntu system that better suits Chinese consumers' habits, it also relies on HP to promote sales in more than 1500 stores nationwide. Now, Chinese consumers who are interested can go directly to HP stores to buy HP laptops equipped with Ubuntu systems. In addition, HP's staff will detail the notebook information, and answer your questions."
"At present, more than 4000 HP store staff have received Ubuntu system training to explain the benefits of the notebook. Currently, the main products are Pavillion G14 and G15, which are priced at around $3799 and are currently available in more than 1500 physical stores ."
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