Alex

[chef]

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People confused and frustrated by computers can now turn to a laptop called Alex built just for them.

Based on Linux, the laptop comes with simplified e-mail, web browsing, image editing and office software.

isn't it just a linux laptop with some desktop icons removed and a usb stick?

[HairyArsedBloke]

Those who sign up for Alex pay £39.95 a month

[Scary]

When I'm feeling confused by computers I like to generate some lexical analysers in Haskell.

[Churchill]

When I'm feeling confused by computers I like to generate some lexical analysers in Haskell.

When I'm feeling confused by computers I like to optimise my integer based bezier curve drawing routine in assembler...

[cojak]

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isn't it just a linux laptop with some desktop icons removed and a usb stick?

Yep. I've got one. It's on an 8gb USB stick with Portable Apps on it, cost me about £10.

I call mine Rupert...