spinynorman Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 In an attempt to boost its sagging fortunes, Dell recently launched the Dell Idea Storm website to solicit ideas on how to get Dell back to the top. The most popular idea so far? Desktops with pre-installed Linux. More at Desktop Linux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyme Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 An interesting development, no doubt, but we'll have to watch closely to see how Dell decides to handle this. And if MS puts any pressure on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ixthusdan Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Microsoft saw it coming. That is why they are trying to forge connections with Linux. But what they connect to, they control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkelve Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I'm sure there is interest in it, but to be frank, I am not sure if it accurately represents demand. If only one thing, Dell experienced that Linux users are one of the most networked communities in the world. That being said, I voted too. Hey, you gotta play your hand when you have good cards in a round ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilia_kr Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Some of the Dell users who suggested that the company offer Linux-loaded computers felt snubbed by news that it wouldn't. Dell had received some 1,800 suggestions through its IdeaStorm site clamoring for open-source solutions. Now, scores of complaints over Dell's decision not to preinstall Linux are springing up on the IdeaStorm comment board. more here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 I can understand Dell's point. What 1 of the 200+ distro's do you pick? Pick the wrong one and you are gonna get a bad name and Dell suffers some of that already with support. Linux: Choice is great but it can also be a it's downfall. Not really sure what kind of a strangle hold MS can have on Dell. If they make a good product with good hardware the consumer that wants to run Linux isn't going to care. Exactly tell me how MS can say hey..... Micheal Dell what do you think you are doing? We don't think you should do that or else!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shengchieh Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 There is a market for a linux vendor to take Dell's hardware and install customer's choice of distro. Then Dell wouldn't have to conflict with Micro$oft, but can refer linux customers to another partner company. Just my 2 cents. Sheng-Chieh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Ok good point, but name me one mom and pop or grandma and grandpa, hell even your everyday user who is going to know what distro to install and the benefits or workings of each distro? Sorry there is just too many damn choices. I know that is a evil statement in the Linux world, but its the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulSe Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 I think Dell should offer machines without a pre-installed OS. Make sure the hardware rocks with Linux and lets users install whatever distro they want. If you've covered your basis from a vanilla kernel module point of view, then it should be fine. What most of the Linux users I know want is a laptop without an OS (or a Mac ). They don't mind installing one themselves, but they don't want to pay for Windows. Let them eat cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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