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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 8th Mar 2006 13:38 UTC, submitted by anonymous

"Michael Dell, chairman of Dell Inc. believes in offering Linux on the desktop, server, and workstation. What he doesn't believe in, for now, is giving Linux full support on the desktop. In an exclusive interview, Dell explained his company's Linux desktop strategy to DesktopLinux.com's Steven J. Vaughan Nichols."

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drivers

by morganth on Wed 8th Mar 2006 18:07 UTC

Member since:
2005-07-13

You want _Dell_ to provide drivers for its hardware? Dell doesn't make hardware. They make a computer case, and they stick hardware inside of it.

Don't confuse the packager and distributor with the computer manufacturer.

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RE: drivers

by Celerate on Wed 8th Mar 2006 19:49 in reply to "drivers"

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2005-06-29

That's true, but it couldn't hurt Dell to put some financial backing behind a project to create drivers for the hardware they use. They can also pick hardware that is well supported with Linux already.

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Not worth it - YET -

by Bit_Rapist on Wed 8th Mar 2006 20:05 in reply to "RE: drivers"

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2005-11-13

Does dell really have a reason to put money behind any linux development ?

We are talking about a company putting money behind something they have stated is 1 and a half percent of desktop sales.

They "encourage" hardware vendors to support Linux and they offer some workstations with the OS installed.

Hell thats more than I'd expect them to do at this point.

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