Apricot ditches Linux version of netbook

And slashes cost of Windows XP Picobook Pro

22 October 2008 20:38 GMT / By Katie Scott

It was only launched last week, but it seems that rejuvenated brand Apricot has already had to make some changes.

According to online reports, the company is ditching the £279 Linux version of its new Picobook Pro netbook, because it has proved unpopular among testers.

A spokesperson for Linux told PC Pro: "It was decision from the testing Apricot has done with various groups. The version of Linux that was being used just wasn't very popular, so the decision was taken to go solely with XP".

The company is now solely selling the Windows XP model, but has reduced the price from £328 to £299.

For those who have ordered the Linux version, they will get an email explaining the situation and will be offered the XP model at no extra cost.