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Hewlett-Packard and Red Hat have started selling a new Linux-based desktop PC targeting small and medium businesses.
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Dell claims its Vostro 410 is an energy efficient, high performance PC for small businesses. While Dell's efficiency claims seem to be hot air, the 410 is a sleek, zippy and good value PC.
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