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The Press OnLine: Dell gives support to Linux system

“Dell Computer last week became the latest computer-maker to
support Linux, a free operating system that is beginning to compete
seriously with Unix and Microsoft’s Windows NT.”

“Dell had taken an equity stake in Red Hat, a leading
distributor of Linux software. Dell was also offering to
pre-install Linux on some of its servers and workstations, and
would soon offer it on desktop PCs.”

“Dell last week said it had signed up a new corporate customer
to buy 1250 desktop PCs running Linux.”

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