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:Dell Ubuntu Computers Cost More than Windows Equivalent--So What?
Dell Ubuntu Computers Cost More than Windows Equivalent--So What?
Nov 1, 2007, 00 :45 UTC (4 Talkback[s]) (6983 reads)

(Other stories by Stan Beer)

"It's hard to believe that Dell is serious about its well-publicised program to put Linux computers on the global market when there are blatantly obvious instances where the limited range of Ubuntu notebooks and desktops are more expensive than their Windows equivalent. However, is pricing as important as some may think?

"The issue of Dell Ubuntu pricing is causing a storm of consternation among visitors to the Dell blog IdeaStorm..."

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This is one of the ways that Microsoft a ...   Price fixing is an anti-trust violation.   
SM
Nov 1, 2007, 01:09:13
 
While the windows and Ubuntu machines ar ...   I must have done it wrong?   
rw
Nov 1, 2007, 04:19:28
 
...the Ubuntu models offered by Dell cos ...   I dunno...I find it hard to believe...   
cjm
Nov 1, 2007, 05:09:08
 
"While the windows and Ubuntu machines a ...   Re: I must have done it wrong?   
cjm
Nov 1, 2007, 14:12:58
 
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