Dell Explains Linux

Published in May 26th, 2007

Dell has put up a video explaining what Linux is on their StudioDell website. Go to the page and click “Linux 101: What’s all the Fuss?” to view the 5 minute video. It explains Linux and open source in a way that non-technical computer users can understand. I am glad to see that Dell is [...]

The Windows Tax at Dell

Published in May 25th, 2007

Posted by Tom in software, ubuntunews

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Now that Dell is selling PCs without Windows, we can see how much Windows adds to the price. Dell does not say how much extra money Windows costs, but by configuring similar systems with and without Windows the price difference can be seen. So it turns out that not including Windows saves the consumer $50 [...]

Dell Begins Selling Ubuntu PCs

Published in May 24th, 2007

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The rumors were true, Dell began selling PCs with Ubuntu 7.04 today. The 3 systems look nice, now they just have to start selling them in Canada! Here are the links: Dell Linux Page Dell Press Release Direct2Dell Blog Entry “Ubuntu-powered Dell desktops and notebook arrive” @ DesktopLinux.com

Ubuntu Makes PC World Top 100

Published in May 23rd, 2007

Posted by Tom in reviews, ubuntunews

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Ubuntu 7.04 made PC World’s 100 Best Products of 2007. Ubuntu came in at number 16, and was beat by OS X (9th place). Ubuntu also beat the highest ranked Microsoft product, the Xbox 360 Elite. Windows Vista was not on the list. PC World also has a review of Ubuntu 7.04.

Dell Releases Ubuntu Technical Details

Published in May 22nd, 2007

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There were no surprises in Dell’s announcement of the technical details of their Ubuntu installations. Dell will install the normal Ubuntu 7.04 Linux kernel and applications. No extra media codecs will be installed, however, open source device drivers will be set up if needed. Closed source drivers will also be installed it there are no [...]

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