Does the current version use recycled plastics, and are there any plans to do one of those bamboo covers or anything like that?

So I can get one, stick Linux on it to make it work properly and then reclaim the XP license cost.
Thanks M$ - a double bonus for me!

The guy at apc ihas got it wrong. I've confirmed Aubrey comment:
"Ok, let's backup. Before this article becomes slashdotted and dugg to the point of being truth, this is from the ASUS Australian website - for actual pre-ordering the 900 series:

ASUS eee PC 900 Win XP Home Features:

PCMarket Pre-Installed Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Home Licence and CD are included
Intel Celeron M 900 Processor
1GB DDR2 667MHz Memory
20GB (4GB built-in +16GB flash) SSD
8.9" LCD 1024x600
1.3MP Web Camera
VGA Out
802.11b/g Wireless
10/100 Ethernet
$799.00 inc GST

ASUS eee PC 900 Linux Features:

Custom Linux based on Xandros Distribution
Intel Celeron M 900 Processor
1GB DDR2 667MHz Memory
20GB (4GB built-in +16GB flash) SSD
8.9" LCD 1024x600
1.3MP Web Camera
VGA Out
802.11b/g Wireless
10/100 Ethernet
$649.00 inc GST

The only machine listed at $599 is a sooped up 4G machine with XP, 1Gb of RAM and a TV tuner.

Maybe ASUS is, in fact, discounting their Windows machines by $200 - but that is 25% off their listed launch price. I can't find anything official on their web site about it.

Angus - is it you, Albert Liang or the ASUS website that is having us on?"

Best regards.