"Dell continues to support Linux customers on a variety
of client and server products both through factory installation and
Linux vendor certification. Dell offers the latest release of Red
Hat Linux 7.2 on its Precision Workstation and PowerEdge Server
lines to customers who range from corporate professionals to
performance computing enthusiasts through multiple ordering
mechanisms, including over the internet. For customers who develop
their own Linux image using Red Hat or another Linux distribution,
Dell will install their image on OptiPlex desktop and Latitude
portable computers through Dell's custom factory integration
services . In addition, Dell has Linux available across its other
product lines (Dimension and Inspiron) through DellWare to support
the many Linux user's who are installing the operating system
themselves.
Dell believes that Linux enables an excellent migration platform
for customers with applications previously restricted to
proprietary UNIX platforms, such as workstation and internet
applications. As such, Dell will continue to support Linux as
outlined above."
