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[News] [Linux] Dell Specifies Linux Hardware and Software Plan

Ubuntu 7.04 Offering--Technical Details

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| Availabile Software and Hardware
| 
| # The default software from the Ubuntu media will be installed on the
| system, including kernel and applications.
| 
| # The peripheral options offered with Ubuntu will be a subset of what
| is offered with other operating systems. We're offering the hardware
| options on each system that have the most mature and stable Linux
| driver support. These hardware options have been thoroughly tested
| by the Linux team here at Dell.
| 
| # We configure/install open source drivers for hardware, when possible.
|
| [...]
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http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2007/05/21/15563.aspx


Related:

Dell announces the models for Ubuntu

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| We will be launching a Linux based OS (Ubuntu) on the E520, 1505 and XPS
| 410 starting next Thursday, 5/24.
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http://jeremy.linuxquestions.org/2007/05/18/dell-announces-the-models-for-ubuntu/


Pre-loaded Linux = Increased adoption?

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| "I think Dell pre-loading Linux will have a significant impact on
| Linux adoption, although not necessarily because so many end
| users comfortable with Windows will decide to switch. Rather,
| Dell's involvement will motivate many hardware manufacturers
| to make reliable Linux drivers available, the lack of which
| has significantly retarded the adoption of Linux by many
| individuals and organizations interested in trying out Linux.
| By reducing the barrier of drivers and thereby enabling these
| trials, Linux will start to achieve some momentum, which will
| in turn increase its adoption rate. So, I applaud Dell for
| moving forward on this initiative."
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http://enterpriselinuxlog.blogs.techtarget.com/2007/05/01/pre-loaded-linux-increased-adoption/


Linux: Driver Support is Key

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| Dell recognizes the importance of open source, GPL-licensed drivers
| which are maintained upstream in kernel.org. They allow users the
| widest choice of Linux distributions, effectively taking the
| specific hardware and distribution out of the decision-making
| process and let you focus on solving your business problems. We
| will work with our hardware partners to develop, test, and
| maintain Free drivers, and continue to make progress towards
| that goal for all drivers.
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http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2007/03/28/9655.aspx

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