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Re: Dell Linux preinstalls coming

  • Subject: Re: Dell Linux preinstalls coming
  • From: flyer <flyer@xxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:26:02 -0700
  • Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.advocacy
  • Organization: The Los Angeles Free-Net
  • References: <UpJOh.120313$ia7.99847@newsfe14.lga> <MPG.2075072c79757a4398974b@news.lafn.org> <7851920.Lf7mSIPYHm@schestowitz.com>
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  • Xref: ellandroad.demon.co.uk comp.os.linux.advocacy:509639
In article <7851920.Lf7mSIPYHm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, 
newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx says...
> __/ [ flyer ] on Thursday 29 March 2007 08:14 \__
> 
> > In article <UpJOh.120313$ia7.99847@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, jrusso2@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > says...
> >>
> http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/ideastorm/ideasinaction?c=us&l=en&s=gen
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> March 28, 2007
> >> 
> >> Dell to Expand Linux Factory Installed Options
> >> Since launching Dell IdeaStorm a little more than a month ago, one idea
> >> has risen to and stayed at the top: better support for Linux. We have
> >> heard you and appreciate the direct feedback. On March 13, we responded
> >> by launching a Linux survey asking for your feedback on what you need
> >> for a better Linux experience. Thank you to the more than 100,000 people
> >> who took the survey. Here are some of the highlights from the survey:
> >> 
> >>      * More than 70% of survey respondents said they would use a Dell
> >> system with a Linux operating system for both home and office use.
> >>      * Survey respondents indicated they want a selection of notebook
> >> and desktop offerings.
> >>      * Majority of survey respondents said that existing community-based
> >> support forums would meet their technical support needs for a tested and
> >> validated Linux operating system on a Dell system.
> >>      * Survey respondents indicated that improved hardware support for
> >> Linux is as important as the distribution(s) offered.
> >> 
> >> Dell has heard you and we will expand our Linux support beyond our
> >> existing servers and Precision workstation line. Our first step in this
> >> effort is offering Linux pre-installed on select desktop and notebook
> >> systems. We will provide an update in the coming weeks that includes
> >> detailed information on which systems we will offer, our testing and
> >> certification efforts, and the Linux distribution(s) that will be
> >> available. The countdown begins today.
> >> 
> > 
> > C'mon Dell, hurry the hell up and DO IT for bit's sake.
> > 
> > Man, unlike Lost Cause Novell, Dell could clean up and do somthing
> > worthwhile to make up for supporting the MS pyramid scheme all these
> > years. Not that they had alot of OS choice of course.
> > 
> > Time to turn the troops LOOSE Michael. GO FOR IT! Get a running start
> > now.
> 
> It's too late for them to go back. But let's wait until availability and
> pricing are out...
> 

I suppose patience is called for, however I can just imagine some guy 
in some Venture Capitalists office laying out the proposed delivery 
schedule for Linux boxes by the trainload.

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