Dell goes Linux

I was one of the first to question whether Dell was listening to their IdeaStorm website and it appears they are. They announced last week their intention to pre-install Linux on some machines. No details on version or pricing - I have this sneaky suspicion that people think it's going to be free but I suspect not, especially if it comes with support. I may be wrong though.

Nick Veitch, senior editor of Linux Format magazine, described it as "significant".

"I think it sends a message in two ways," he said.

"One is that a major company is confident enough to be able to offer Linux preinstalled on a desktop - that sends a signal that Linux is usable to the average user - and I think it shows that there is a growing demand for an alternative to Windows."

It's clearly a bold move and will be interesting to watch from a driver, app compatibility and support point of view. Hats off to Dell for listening AND acting.

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