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Asus Tablet Won't Run on Windows

Asus, maker of the popular Eee PC netbook (of which your editor owns), is jumping on the tablet bandwagon with an effort apparently called the Eee Pad. It'll have lots of features, we're sure -- but there's one thing it won't have: Microsoft Windows. Asus has opted for Google's Android OS instead, reportedly.

Posted by Lee Pender on July 21, 2010


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