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It seemed like this might be the starting point of something that free software could grab a hold of and dominate because it was totally new. Finally, the age of the Linux desktop had arrived. Or so some thought.

The first generation Asus EeePC netbook came with Linux and in Australia was available only through the department store Myer. It sold out right across the country in just two days. In the United States, Asus sold over ten thousand units in the first two weeks of release. Things were certainly looking good!

Microsoft first ignored this new market, but later realizing its potential (and threat) moved in for the kill. Vista couldn’t cut it on such low end machines and XP was on the way out, so Microsoft created a new crippled version of the aging product and extended its life until Windows 7 would arrive.

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