[LINK] Dell and Linux
stephen at melbpc.org.au
stephen at melbpc.org.au
Thu Mar 15 13:58:58 AEDT 2007
At 12:57 PM 15/03/2007, Martin writes:
>>> a) work with component suppliers on Linux driver availability
>>> b) build systems with only components with Linux drivers available
>>> c) let the customer add the OS
>>
>> sure, but which Linux?
>
> if they pay attention to a) & b) then it doesn't matter which
> distribution.
>
> they can ship it sans-OS or with whatever distro they partner with but
> I can buy it knowing that I can install whichever distro I like with
> zero problems. cheers marty
Sounds sensible. Why not tell Dell directly. It appears they're listening:
"Your feedback on Dell IdeaStorm has been astounding. Thank you! We hear
your requests for desktops and notebooks with Linux. Were crafting
product offerings in response, but wed like a little more direct
feedback from you: your preferences, your desires. We recognize some
people prefer notebooks over desktops, high-end models over value models,
your favorite Linux distribution, telephone-based support over community-
based support, and so on. We cant offer everything (all systems, all
distributions, all support options), so weve crafted a survey
(www.dell.com/linuxsurvey) to let you help us prioritize what we should
deliver for you. The survey will close on March 23rd ..."
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Cheers all ..
Stephen Loosley
Victoria, Australia
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