Low Cost Linux Wal-Mart PC Sells Out

Since I usually trash Wal-Mart, I feel I should point out when they actually do something good.

Roughly one week ago, Wal-Mart introduced Everex's TC2502 gPC, the first mass-market under $200 desktop computer. The low-cost PC features gOS, a custom distribution of Ubuntu Linux. The specs for those that care: 1.5 Ghz VIA C7 CPU embedded in a Mini-ITX motherboard, 512MB of RAM and an 80GB hard drive.

From accounts, the new computer has completely sold out at the 630 Wal-Marts that offered the product. It is still available from the online Linux retailer ZaReason.

The feedback at the Wal-Mart site has been overwhelming positive. And the initial reviews of the Google-centric gOS have been very good.

There is even talk of Everex releasing sub-$300 gOS notebooks next year. Never thought I'd say this but *GULP* "Go Wal-Mart!"