__/ [ Geico Caveman ] on Wednesday 13 June 2007 23:40 \__
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
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>> Why Dell should offer more than just Ubuntu
>>
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>> | Dell can supply normal machines at exceptional value so I see no
>> | reason why they can't extend their Ubuntu scheme to offering
>> | completely blank computers. Bringing Linux to the mainstream
>> | is a good idea but you need to think beyond that - enthusiasts
>> | spend a lot money and we like making our own decisions. Give us
>> | a blank box and we'll put whatever Linux we like on it. They
>> | get a sale and I get a smile - everyone's a winner.
>> `----
>>
>
> And precisely what stops the same customer from overwriting the installed
> Ubuntu with something else ?
>
> Its not as if the customer paid anything for Ubuntu !
Actually, there's some money involved and Dell apparently pays Canonical
(it's a secret deal). I'm not saying there's something wrong with this.
There's the support cost difference of $25.
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