Jim Moore wrote:
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>
>> __/ [ B Gruff ] on Thursday 27 April 2006 14:35 \__
>>
>>> On Thursday 27 April 2006 14:26 Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>>>
>>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>>> | Dell to intro Linux based notebook
>>>> |
>>>> | SOURCES SAID Dell in Europe and Mandriva will introduce a Latitude
>>>> | DX20 laptop using the Linux operating system.
>>>> |
>>>> | The machine includes Centrino Duo and hardware certification of
>>>> | Mandriva.
>>>> `----
>>>>
>>>> http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=31300
>>>
>>> There seems to be some uncertainty as to whether it will be distributed
>>> outside France? (but remember...Germany.... France.... Holland...
>>> (grin)...)
>>
>>
>> If I recall correctly, Dell started by offering a Linux /desktop/ running
>> Mandriva. That was exclusively in France and goes back roughly 10 months.
>> Since then, Dell have liaised with Red Hat and are now selling Linux with
>> more workstations, in more places, and are even giving you prompts such
>> as:
>>
>> http://www.schestowitz.com/temp/screenshots/dell-gives-choice.jpg
>>
>> (this comes up even if you know nothing about Linux and don't follow its
>> path)
>>
>>
>>> However, this must be very good news indeed, in that Dell will be
>>> selling at
>>> least one totally Linux-friendly laptop? It doesn't take much
>>> extrapolation to imagine that Dell in the near future, when reviewing
>>> components for their products, will likely start to insist that they
>>> should be Linux-compatible...
>>
>>
>> They already /are/, for the most part. Then come to consider detailed
>> guides such as:
>>
>> http://en.opensuse.org/Installing_SuSE_10_on_DELL_6000_Laptop
>>
>> (one among many)
>>
>> Or even:
>>
>> http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/dell.html
>>
>> The big gain of distribution with Linux pre-installed and supported is
>> that it will appeal to those who cannot be bothered with installation or
>> find it daunting. No more "learn and install Linux". Just buy it as-is.
>> It works as it says on the tin and you can always call Dell to for
>> assistance, questions and further enquiries.
>>
>>
>>> (btw, where do you get your Tux stickers?)
>>
>>
>> The GIMP. *wink*
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> Roy
>>
>> PS - This news is currently spreading to many Linux sites and it will get
>> people talking fairly soon. I think C.O.L.A. was among the first to cite
>> The Inquirer. *smile*
>>
>
> As far as prebuilds go, Dell are by far the most Linux-friendly boxen. The
> least friendly prize has to go to HP/Compaq. Toshiba are somewhere in the
> middle there, but that really depends on the model and which way the wind
> is blowing.
...Which can only be good news for me, being a Dell freak when it comes to
laptops [check user-agent here]. After the stunt Microsoft pulled
yesterday, I'm as of right now, completely Windows free. I'll worry about
how to get my games running in SuSE later.
--
When all else fails...
Use a hammer.
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