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mobile computers replacing desktop

mobile computers replacing desktop

Posted Sep 10, 2012 17:17 UTC (Mon) by Jonno (subscriber, #49613)
In reply to: mobile computers replacing desktop by khim
Parent article: Improving Ubuntu's application upload process

> If s/he does not want to spend enough to get a good internet in their home then why do you think s/he'll be ready to spend substantial money on software and hardware?

Because "substantial money on software and hardware" is only about €5'000, while a good internet connection cost about €10'000 per km away from the nearest ISP junction. You know, not everyone live in big cities...


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