Linux-Windows "two-in-one" computer debuted at

At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2010), Lenovo (Linux) launched Linux-Windows "two in one" computer, causing high level of industry attention.

In fact, this "two in one" computer is not complicated, the overall look is a Windows 7 laptop, but the display can be completely separated by manual methods (without any The tool) becomes another stand-alone touchscreen tablet (Tablet) that exists as a hotspot for the Wi-Fi environment of the original docking computer. Within 3 seconds after the split, the tablet itself started a Linux operating system (customized by Lenovo, called Skylight), and connected to the original pedestal Win 7 computer via Wi-Fi as its wireless mobile video screen. .

In fact, the new computer IdeaPad Hybrid U1 is a computer that combines two different operating systems. It is seamless and makes it a perfect one. The pedestal Win 7 computer's processor is Intel's Core 2 Duo SU, while the tablet's processor is Qualcomm's ARM, which can only run the Linux operating system. Lenovo's approach (or strategy), "buy one (Win 7), send one (Linux)", not with customers interested in looking awkward, but objective technical needs. According to the traditional way of thinking, customers can only choose between Linux and Windows. In the face of this "two in one" computer, I do not know whether to cry or laugh.

At this CES show, Lenovo released ten computers, but this "two-in-one monster" won this year's "Bow magazine" award. The "two in one" computer is scheduled to be sold in the US market in June this year and is priced at around $999. Authorities in the industry believe that in the near future, some PC manufacturers will follow Lenovo's (follow-up). Linux and Windows "war" "(Accurately, the operating system "Cold War"", can not keep up with the development of the objective situation. Under the current circumstances, continue to engage in the opposition between Linux and XP, and stick to the original "the alternative" development strategy has lost the facts. Linux and Windows "two in one" is not a capitulation, but a pragmatic move.

Where are Linux customers? It should be considered that Linux customers are the majority of XP users. We can't take Linux and XP right away, but use Linux to serve XP users. In this regard, Lenovo has set a good example for us. It cannot be said that Lenovo's Skylight operating system is not a contribution to Linux and free software. Lenovo's Linux-Windows "two in one" computer (“ two-in-one strategy) broadens our horizons, dispels old stereotypes, and clears the way forward. From this perspective, the Linux Baby in the Kanas store, as a random spare for XP computers, has a limitless prospect. In the past, the development strategy of simply relying on pre-installed Linux (Extruded XP) should be reflected.