Dell has decided to offer Ubuntu on its Linux computer products. This means the consumers now has the option of buying Linux computers instead of the one pre-installed with Windows OEM. It is implied that Dell will offer Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) as an option on e-series high-performance Desktop computers and e-series Inspiron laptop.
According to the BBC news website, Dell is going to work closely with Ubuntu team to ensure its hardwares are 100% compatible with Ubuntu Linux operating system. This is advantageous to consumers as they are ensured that their computers are fully supported under Linux operating system without any problem.
Buying Linux pre-installed computer has the advantage of lower cost compared to proprietary operating system like Windows. The operating system is much more customizable and in case of Ubuntu – you’re guaranteed to receive software updates and upgrades without any additional cost.
– I’m waiting for Dell to offer its Ubuntu Linux Computers for Malaysian Market
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I think that is why Dell has been delaying the deployment to make the preparation.
Bad news man..
http://www.itwire.com.au/content/view/11896/1090/
bad news,
http://www.itwire.com.au/content/view/11896/1090/
only time will tell, I think that is why Dell has been delaying the deployment to make the preparation.
If most of the people out there depends too much on the supported ‘updates’ until 2008, they will surely notice the ‘update-manager’ announcement when the time is due to upgrade their entire distro.
Alternatively, there’s always Ubuntu free and paid support – http://ubuntu.com/ – Dell can arrange their customer to get the Ubuntu ‘paid’ support just like microsoft’s product
How Dell going to handle this is still remain to be seen.
Feisty is only supported till 2008. what happen to `linux newbie` after that? will dell support the transition from 7.04 to 7.10? till then ill keep my fingers crossed.