Consequences of Dell Embracing Ubuntu
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Desktop Linux for brand new computers has come a long way. Not too many years ago, consumers had fairly limited options in this space, but today we have more options than I could have ever imagined. One company offering desktop Linux on new systems is Dell. After seeing mixed success with its first line of Ubuntu PCs, Dell dumped Ubuntu almost entirely. But now Ubuntu is back with Dell's new ultrabook offering.
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Desktop Linux for brand new computers has come a long way. Not too many years ago, consumers had fairly limited options in this space, but today we have more options than I could have ever imagined. One company offering desktop Linux on new systems is Dell. After seeing mixed success with its first line of Ubuntu PCs, Dell dumped Ubuntu almost entirely. But now Ubuntu is back with Dell's new ultrabook offering.
In this article, I'll examine what Dell diving back into the Ubuntu space means for Ubuntu adoption as a whole, whether other Ubuntu PC providers have cause for concern and whether or not Microsoft should be worried about Dell's latest position.
Dell Is Still a Microsoft Shop
Go to Dell.com and show me where I click to purchase the Ubuntu desktops. How about the link for buying a new Ubuntu-based Dell notebook?
That's right, you can't.
But you will find ample links to Microsoft-powered Dell PCs and notebooks. Full Story |
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