Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 29th Mar 2007 09:07 UTC, submitted by brewin
Hardware, Embedded Systems 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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Soccer moms
by Thom_Holwerda on Thu 29th Mar 2007 09:33 UTC
Thom_Holwerda
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2005-06-29

Assuming they will allow Linux to be installed on just about any product they offer (and not just some weird obscure stuff nobody buys), then this is a golden move by Dell. Earn the respect of computer enthusiasts, and you hit the jackpot.

Because, to whom do soccer moms and the elderly turn when they need advice for a new computer?

Exactly.

RE: Soccer moms
by stestagg on Thu 29th Mar 2007 11:03 in reply to "Soccer moms"
stestagg Member since:
2006-06-03

Because, to whom do soccer moms and the elderly turn when they need advice for a new computer?

PC World. ;)

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RE[2]: Soccer moms
by hobgoblin on Thu 29th Mar 2007 14:50 in reply to "RE: Soccer moms"
hobgoblin Member since:
2005-07-06

their children, or grand-children, the neighbors, or some other entity in the community. i have had my fair share of doing neighborhood support...

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