Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 14th May 2009 11:13 UTC
Good news for plurality advocates in general, and Linux fans in particular: during a press event, Dell has announced a shift in its Linux strategy, one that seems to contradict recent moves by competitors who are de-emphasizing Linux models: Windows and Linux models will be made available simultaniously.
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I support any company that supports Linux and I'm glad to see Michael Dell has the balls to thumb his nose at Microsoft.
I'm pretty sure Michael Dell isn't thumbing his nose at anyone. He wants to make money. If Ubuntu helps him do that, then good. There have been lots of stories over the years of Microsoft and Intel pressure tactics over the years. Let's assume they are true. That would mean that Dell feels safer selling Ubuntu, but that there is still lots of money to be made from Windows. That's not a bad thing.
I vote with my wallet.
Don't we all. My current netbook is an Asus 901 Linux, running Debian. It is hands down the best laptop I have ever owned. I hope you like your Dells.
I know I could buy anything out there and install any distro I want, it's easy enough for me to do.....I simply refuse to support Steve Ballmer.
Just remember that your attitude toward Balmer isn't Dell's (or lots of other people's, for that matter). Microsoft hatred will only go so far. Far better is a Linux purchase completed because the person saw some advantage in using Linux.
I believe it was Patrick Henry (often miss-quoted and miss-understood) who actually said "Give Me Linux, or Give Me Death".
I'd settle for one of the BSDs in a pinch.