August 17, 2007
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Desktop operating systems numbers, even when gathered by top research companies, such as IDG and Gartner, are often a bit fuzzy. When it comes to uncommon desktop operating systems, like Linux, the numbers often amount to little more than an … Continue reading
July 24, 2007
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People used to think the very idea that a major PC vendor would offer desktop Linux was beyond a joke. It was, as Vizzini from The Princess Bride would have said, “Inconceivable!” But, as events turned out, to quote Inigo … Continue reading
May 24, 2007
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On May 24, the rumors and speculation came to an end. Dell officially unveiled its three consumer systems — the XPS 410n and Dimension E520n desktops, and the Inspiron E1505n notebook — that come with the Ubuntu 7.04 Linux distribution … Continue reading
April 30, 2007
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Officially, Dell Inc. hasn’t said a word yet about which Linux it will be preloading on its desktops and laptops. Several sources within Dell, however, have told DesktopLinux.com that Dell’s desktop Linux pick is going to be Ubuntu. While unable … Continue reading
April 18, 2007
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What operating system do the heads of Fortune 500 companies run on their personal laptops? In the case of Michael S. Dell, president and CEO of Dell, it’s Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn. Yes, the head of Dell Inc., with a … Continue reading
March 8, 2006
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Michael Dell, chairman of Dell, says he 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 … Continue reading