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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Yes, the people buying this will already be people buying from Dell, HP, etc...
However, I am one of those that buys computers. My current aging unit is a Compaq/HP. I want to buy a new one by the end of the year, and this is perfect for me. I don't use Windows at all, and have just "thrown away" my Windows licenses after paying for them as part of the PC I buy.
Sure, I am a minority user (Linux users are, by definition), but it will be nice to be able to buy hardware that an OEM will stand behind - if only to say that the hardware included is certified to work in the current Linux kernel series.