Red Hat has announced the availability of a
new client product called Red Hat Global Desktop in partnership
with Intel to address low-cost PC needs in emerging
markets.
The new
Linux client will support various Intel technologies that can
be used in Intel desktop platforms such as the Classmate,
Affordable, Community and Low-Cost PC lines.
"To address the demand for Linux on desktop systems by our
customers in emerging markets, Intel and Red Hat worked together to
deliver a pre-certified, cost-effective solution for Intel's
reseller channel,” said Steve Dallman, general manager for the
Intel worldwide reseller channel organisation.
"Running Red Hat Global Desktop on Intel processor-powered PCs
provides full access to applications and rich experiences to users
across local markets, education, small businesses and government
agencies," said Dallman.
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