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29 Mar 2007
Dell has promised to add Linux desktop and notebook computers to its product line-up after seeing strong demand from customers.
The announcement on a company blog was short on details, but promised additional information within the coming weeks. Dell will also beef up support for the Linux kernel and open drivers for its computers.
Users have been lobbying the computer maker since February to offer Linux systems. Customers have been using Dell's IdeaStorm website where the company solicits feedback and asks for suggestions.
Dell followed up on the IdeaStorm site with an online poll in which it asked users what they would do on Linux computers. The survey attracted more than 100,000 respondents.
The vendor currently offers Linux bundled on servers and professional workstations. Buyers can purchase some desktop and Linux systems without any operating system and then install Linux, but Dell will not install it in its factories.
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It's great that other Companies sell Linux already installed onto their computers but when the biggest seller of cheap computers does it it means something. It means that Linux's day is coming & more folks who are interested in using Linux will get the offer shoved in front of them. This is a great thing. How do them eggs taste Mr Steve (I'm gonna f**king kill Google) Ballmer? I hope you choke on them.
Posted by: Rex Alfie Lee 31 Mar 2007
Companies already selling desktop Linux
http://lxer.com/module/forums/t/23168/http://lxer.com/module/db/index.php?dbn=14
Posted by: cyber_rigger 29 Mar 2007