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[News] Linux PCs Could Hit the Streets (Dell Thinks Retail)

Dell's Founder Is Rethinking Direct Sales

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| He suggested that Dell team up with an existing electronics
| retailer to become the exclusive supplier of PCs and printers
| to that chain.
| 
| The Dell memo signals that the company is preparing to shift
| toward more full-fledged retail operations. Mr. Dell disclosed 
| that the company is putting in place new manufacturing and
| distribution models in the United States and overseas. 
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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/28/technology/28dell.html?_r=1&ref=technology&oref=slogin

People might get hands-on experience with Linux (Beryl/XGL and all that
show-ware) before buying.


Related:

Dell casts doubts on Vista

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| Dell today revealed that it will restore the option to use Windows XP on
| some of its home systems, marking a potentially damaging blow to
| Microsoft's hopes for the newer Windows Vista.
| 
| [...]
| 
| While a popular request through the company's IdeaStorm website, the
| choice was substantially outnumbered by requests for pre-installed
| Linux, US-based technical support, and other features -- pointing to a 
| larger general demand for the change. The turnaround may be a reflection of 
| an overall backlash against Vista, observed IDC analyst Richard Shim.
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http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/04/19/dell.casts.doubts.on.vista/

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