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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With Dell in for real, the whole "tie-in" thing changes - for all customers, and all the suppliers too.
They appear to have taken on board the "community support" aspect as satisfactory (providing support must have been a possible large stumbling block) - most companies wanting more will surely have their own arrangements in place anyway.
Let's hope that the need for Linux-compliant hardware doesn't give them any problems - although if anything will spur manufacturers to make sure Linux drivers are available, this is surely it.