__/ [ Phil ] on Wednesday 02 May 2007 10:16 \__
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>>
>> As I understand this, 4 models (including low-end machines) will have
>> Ubuntu preloaded, probably with eye candy enabled and maybe without the
>> browse/orange theme. If Novell's reorganisation goes through, they might
>> even get those PCs into the high-street shops.
>>
> Dell only sell direct, but it may spur some others to get linux into the
> high street.
Have a look at this very recent news:
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
> Carrefour where supposed to be selling linux PCs in France, but I never
> found one when I looked.
>
> Phil
I don't think Dell will be jumping all over Vista too prematurely. It's not
what the customers want and if small shops can still stock XP, they will
beat the big OEMs which are forcefed Vista. I saw some feedback from people
who wipe their Vista PCs as soon as they receive it. Whether they choose XP,
Linux, or a dual-boot XP/Linux is the thing to observe.
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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