[nzlug] 'MS Tax' versus Commerce Commission

[Matthew Poole]

On Wed, 4 Jul 2007, Michael Field wrote:

> http://www.linuxcertified.com/linux_laptops.html
> Not in NZ, but at 0.78 exchange rate, $US699 = less than NZ$1,000
>
Inc GST and shipping? No, didn't think so.

> Or if the US is too far and you want to buy from Australia -
> http://www.vgcomputing.com.au/nsintro.html
>
Inc GST and shipping? No, didn't think so.

> If there is such a demand for Linux on Laptops surely there is a
> business opportunity for somebody who is willing to resell OEM
> laptops...
>
Possibly. Though given the size of the market in NZ I doubt it'd be viable 
except as a sideline to selling conventional systems.

-- 
Matthew Poole
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