How Dell repels attempts to buy its 'open source' PC

Posted by tuxchick on Oct 7, 2005 9:18 AM EDT
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We tried. We gave up.

Dell this week received much praise for releasing a new version of its "open source" PC. The computer fits into Dell's n Series range of Windows-less systems. These ship with a copy of FreeDOS in the packaging material - but not installed on the PC - which is apparently a bizarre concession to Microsoft. While Dell garners glowing reviews for shipping such an open source OS-friendly product, the company's new E510n actually stands as yet another example of how hard Dell tries not to sell non-Microsoft gear.

Fave quotes: "While Dell garners glowing reviews for shipping such an open source OS-friendly product, the company's new E510n actually stands as yet another example of how hard Dell tries not to sell non-Microsoft gear."

"Dell's sales staffers have a secret web page for the product that you can't find with normal search tactics."

"{Ashlee Vance 1:43:43 PM} What do you mean how do I intend to use it? For computing, silly. "

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Should always get a refund for Windows according EULA hkwint 37 2,642 Oct 10, 2005 6:59 AM
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