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Dell to sell computers with Ubuntu Linux distros

03May07

Dell is to provide the Ubuntu distro on its machines to customers seeking an alternative from the Windows operating system. Responding to a barrage of requests on its Ideastorm discussion board, Dell will now sell both desktops and laptops with Ubuntu pre-installed. The choice of the version is 7.04 code-named Feisty Fawn. This could however put-off customers who are more comfortable with Windows that Linux, an OS that is a choice of the tech savvy enthusiast, a major point being lack of certain drivers for Linux and usability issues.

Ubuntu is reputed to be a very user-friendly distro.

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Filed under: Computers, Extras, linux, Microsoft, Softwares   |  2 Comments

2 Responses to “Dell to sell computers with Ubuntu Linux distros”

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  1. 1 MalOnE on March 10, 2008 said:

    hy.. How hack a linux suse 10 ? that have upload 2008, how ?

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  2. 2 Registry Repairs on July 30, 2008 said:

    When did they come pre-installed on laptops? i read they wont do that

    Reply

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