What’s Wrong With Dell Selling Linux PCs

Written By
MH
Matt Hartley
Aug 2, 2007

[ Thanks to Matt D. for
this link. ]

“Predictably, it seems that Dell is dropping Ubuntu PC prices
which at first pass would seem like fantastic news. But then you
have to couple this fact with the realization that they are not
exactly promoting their provided Ubuntu PCs. Actually, they are
downright difficult to locate without using the ‘Find’ feature in
your browser.

“In an effort to not possibly take a risk and offer real value,
Dell has halfheartedly linked to their Ubuntu machines from within
the Home & Home Office sections of their website. Then to make
matters even more confusing for the end user, they place the link
under ‘Essential Links’ and label the Ubuntu PCs as open source
PCs. What could possibly be wrong with this? Wow, where do I
begin…”


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MH

Matt Hartley

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