__/ [ Rafael ] on Tuesday 20 February 2007 19:13 \__
> Gordon wrote:
>> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>>
>>> Dell Dropped Windows XP?
>>>
>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>> | When will Dell sell a Linux based system? Just wondering. That
>>> | would be interesting
>>> `----
>>>
>>
>> well here's some:
>>
http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/precn_n?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&redirect=1
>
> Says:
>
> > You are here: USA > Small Business
>
> Option is not offered under Home/Home Office.
>
> Also says:
>
> > 1 In order to boot this system, you must install an operating system.
> > A FreeDOS media kit has been provided which will allow you to boot
> > your system once installed. Please note that many common applications
> > will not run and/or fully function using FreeDOS, and in order to run
> > these applications, you will need to install the appropriate
> > operating system and/or device specific drivers. Consult FreeDos.org
> > or your chosen operating system vendor for compatibility details.
> > Customers interested in a Microsoft® Windows® solution should
> > purchase a Dell Dimension? desktop, OptiPlex? desktop or Dell
> > Precision? workstation pre-loaded with Windows XP Professional.
>
> You must install RedHat yourself.
Of course. This way Microsoft gets to say that not many Linux PCs get sold.
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