DELL to Use Ubuntu

The world number two computer manufacturer, Dell, is now offering consumers computer that come preloaded with the open source Linux operating. Dell has been offering business Linux-based computers to users for sometime, but this is the first time that such a major computer maker offering the technology on desktops and laptops designed for consumer use. It is a sign of a growing challenge to Microsoft!

According to Dell, the computer will use Ubuntu, a community developed, Linux-based operating system for its laptops and desktops. Ubuntu contains all basic applications such as web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and etc. The move by Dell to offer consumers a full-featured laptop/desktop without using any products from the world’s largest software maker, Microsoft, will set a new precedent in this industry. Currently 90% of the world’s computer is using Microsoft’s operating system.

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2 Responses to “DELL to Use Ubuntu”

January
May 9th, 2007 23:48
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I like Ubuntu. That’s the best choice IMO. I’m actually really interested in the laptops.
John
May 10th, 2007 23:21
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Ubuntu is a great OS for free. It is the beginners Linux. It is easy to install, use, and customize. Dell chose well and might I say it has been a long time comming. Way to go Dell!! Now if the other major computer makers would just follow Dells lead maybe Microsoft’s strangle hold on the market can be eased a bit. If more computers are sold with Linux then we would see more software like games, etc. created for Linux. Kudos Dell!!!