HP Mini 1000 Netbook With Linux OS Set for Release HP Panders To Linux Fanboys

Those of you who, for whatever reason, simply cannot abide by working on
a Microsoft flavoured OS (or who especially like Linux) and who happen
to be in the market for a new netbook of non Asus, MSI, et al decent
will no doubt greet the news that HP is set to release a Linux version
of its HP Mini 1000 netbook with if not open arms then, at the very
least, a respectful nod of the head.

The Linux version of the HP Mini 1000 netbook will comes bundled with
what HP term as their 'Mobile Internet Experience Software' and will
sport the following key features (as detailed on HP's site):

Intuitive dashboard-style interface boasts built-in browsing and fast
web access
Work and play comfortably on the near-full-size keyboard (92% of full size)
View Web sites and photos clearly on the 8.9' or up to 10.2″
diagonal display
Chat face to face with built in HP Mini Webcam
Snap an HP Mobile Mini USB drive into recessed port to add storage
Carry it wherever you go - only 1″ thin and 2.25 lbs

No word as yet concerning a specific date of release , but HP have, at
least, offered us an insight as to its Linux flavoured Mini 1000 netbook
which will retail from $380.