Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 29th Mar 2007 09:07 UTC, submitted by brewin
Dell has confirmed plans to offer Linux pre-installed on systems beyond their existing servers and Precision workstation line. Dell will provide an update in the coming weeks that includes detailed information on which systems they will offer, their testing and certification efforts, and the Linux distribution(s) that will be available.
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Apparently they already do sell (some) systems with Linux, outside the US. Here's an article from last summer: ...
They also have offered Linux an "n" systems (no OS installed), at least in the US, on their website. They have a problem, though, that shows they really need to overhaul how they balance their product line:
Dell Precision 390 (Linux): $749 http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&kc=6W...
Dell Precision 390 (Windows): $749 http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&kc=6W...
So far, it looks balanced.
But look at their "monitor-bundled" option available for Windows only...
Dell Precision 390 plus E197 FP (Windows): $899 http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&kc=6W...
Go back to that Linux link above, and add in the same monitor. The price becomes $988!
I can now go back and get the memory upgraded on the Windows box to 1GB, and pay $984 (4 dollars less than a 512MB Linux box from Dell).
They need to work out these kinks that cause price disparities, and offer Linux systems (at least hardware certified Linux-compatible) someplace easier to find than their "n" series PCs are.
(edited to add in link to Windows system that I forgot) D-oh!
Edited 2007-03-29 13:27