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Ubuntu Light demoed on a new Dell 14R
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| Ubuntu Light was announced a few months
| back and is intended as a 'fast boot
| version' of Ubuntu for quick access to
| basic internet features such a a web
| browser, Skype & Empathy..
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| The new 'Unity' interface Ubuntu Light is
| intended to be fast, responsive and quick -
| in the video below Ubuntu Light goes from
| off to Yahoo! in less than 20 seconds on
| one of Dell's newly announced i-core series
| of laptops/netbooks.
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http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2010/06/ubuntu-light-demoed-on-dell-as-dual.html
Dell 14R Dual-Boot Ubuntu Light/Windows 7 Laptop Demo
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| Many in the Ubuntu community are looking
| forward to the release of Ubuntu 10.10 this
| October. One reason, as youâll see here on
| a new Dell 14R, is the introduction of
| Ubuntu Light, which Canonical is working
| with OEMs to get pre-installed as a dual-
| boot option on Windows laptops â with the
| benefit being they can access popular
| productivity and communication programs
| like Google Chrome/Chromium, Skype, Totem
| Media Player, IM, etc. in about 7 seconds.
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http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/2010/06/21/dell-14r-dual-boot-ubuntu-lightwindows-7-laptop-demo/
Dell thinking about shipping Google's Chrome OS on netbooks
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| A Dell executive has revealed that the
| company is in talks with Google and is
| exploring the possibility of shipping
| netbooks with Chrome OS, the search giant's
| cloud-centric Linux-based mobile operating
| system. The news reflects Dell's interest
| in experimenting with new platforms.
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http://arstechnica.com/open-source/news/2010/06/dell-thinking-about-shipping-googles-chrome-os-on-netbooks.ars
Recent:
Memo From Dell: Ubuntu Linux Is Safer Than Windows
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| Even as Dell ships millions of Windows 7
| systems, the PC giant is making a bold
| statement on its web site. Indeed, if you
| look hard enough youâll find Dell stating
| that âUbuntu is safer than Microsoft
| Windows.â Moreover, Dell quietly says it
| plans to ship Ubuntu 10.04 systems in
| mid-2010. Hereâs the scoop from The VAR
| Guy.
|
| Visit Dell.com/ubuntu and youâll find a
| âTop Tenâ list of âthings you should know
| about Ubuntu.â Item number 6 on Dellâs list
| states:
|
| * â6) Ubuntu is safer than MicrosoftÂ
| Windows The vast majority of viruses
| and spyware written by hackers are not
| designed to target and attack Linux.â
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http://www.thevarguy.com/2010/06/10/memo-from-dell-ubuntu-linux-is-safer-than-windows/
Dell Says Ubuntu Is Safer Than Windows
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| In a brief but bold statement, Dellâs U.S.
| website suggests that Ubuntu is safer than
| Microsoft Windows, especially for customers
| looking to avoid viruses. The statement,
| spotted by TheVARguy.com, also suggests
| that Dell will begin shipping Ubuntu 10.04
| on selected U.S. systems sometime in
| mid-2010. Hereâs an update.
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http://www.workswithu.com/2010/06/10/dell-says-ubuntu-is-safer-than-windows/
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