__/ [ flyer ] on Friday 25 May 2007 04:22 \__
> In article <2025768.BaULtgX26J@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx says...
>> Dell releases Ubuntu 7.04 desktops at Windows prices
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | Of course, it's hard to compare systems without seeing the
>> | equivalent configurations. However, early indications are that
>> | Dell will not be trying to sell its new Linux boxes on the
>> | price of the operating system. For Linux stalwarts, that should
>> | not be a problem. They can point to the plethora of free open
>> | source applications that will come bundled with the Ubuntu
>> | boxes, giving them a full strength working system from the
>> | get go without the need to buy additional applications.
>> `----
>>
>> http://www.itwire.com.au/content/view/12396/
>>
>> More details here:
>>
>> Dell Inspirion 1505n, Dimension E520n and XPS 410n with Ubuntu launched
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | Today Dell has officially launched 3 new systems - Dell Inspirion
>> | E1505n notebook, Dell Dimension E520n and XPS 410n desktops - with
>> | Ubuntu Linux preinstalled.
>> `----
>>
>>
http://pcjoint.com/dell-inspirion-1505n-dimension-e520n-and-xps-410n-with-ubuntu-launched/
>>
>
> And this doesn't even begin to take into account the savings in mental
> wear and tear, getting permission to use the box you now own, etc etc etc
> etc.
Don't forget that Vista Home Edition is just a 'teaster' (hidden cost around
the corner). It also contains less applications than Ubuntu and it has no
free repos.
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