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Linux Foundation claims that the netbook is running on open source operating system should be held free of charge. At least given a high enough discount.

Said Executive Director Jim Zemlin Linux Foundation, at a forum in China, if the PC vendors can mimic what the smart phone industry. Where they do bundling, which can receive gagdet cheap or free.

It is said Zemlin, a normal if it can be realized. The problem, as many know, the netbook is running on Linux OS is much cheaper, when compared with proprietary OS such as burying Windows XP, from Microsoft.

“If this is successfully done, then I think within one year could be given a netbook for free,” he continued.

Later, the operator can be poured this netbook with open source subsidy system so that customers who are interested can have it with little cost, even free ones. While operato targeted benefits, can be drawn through the data service used by its customers.