ozmanjusri's Journal: Linux ultraportable this year's must-have.

Several large online stores, including Amazon and CNET are billing the Linux-powered ASUS Eee PC as America's most wanted Christmas gift among notebooks products.

The Eee PC's US success is reflected in strong demand worldwide.

"In places such as Taiwan, US and Hong Kong, it seems like the Eee PC is sold out as soon as it appears on the market," Said Sunny Han, Director of ASUS Global Brand Center.

Despite the strong sales of the Linux device, Asus announced a version of the compact PC which would be available with Microsoft Windows pre-installed . Microsoft have agreed to lower the price of Windows to below $40 for Eee PC customers.