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- TheSilentNumber, on 07/08/2008, -0/+7I think a lot of people would take advantage of this option, and even more would like to dual-boot. I have an Ubuntu shirt and i've gotten comments from random people on the street who have told me how they like the distro and a lot of them aren't geeks either. The best example i can think of is a guy who worked at Starbucks who said he liked Ubuntu because of how it looked even though he knew that wasn't the best reason to appreciate free software like GNU/Linux. Not only was he not a geek, but he liked the OS as a normal computer user and even knew about the Free Software Movement. I think we're really going somewhere with this. Microsoft plays dirty but its grip on computer companies might finally be loosening and customers will no longer be held hostage. Consumer choice and digital freedom? +1
- ruskie, on 07/08/2008, -0/+4form submitted.
- Vadi0, on 07/08/2008, -0/+3Linux is great for 'medium' and casual gamers. As for the ones who'd like the latest and greatest games, they could offer a dualboot option.
- melkore, on 07/08/2008, -0/+3*ahem* Windows is written in C as well. At least you have access to the full code base in Linux unlike Windows.
I voted for Linux because if it's on more machines that means more support from hardware and software which only makes linux better.
If Alienware sells Linux PCs and markets native Linux apps like Quake Wars Enemy Territory, Savage 2, Unreal 3, etc. it could cause developers to take a second look at making their games multi-OS compatible. If it works in Linux they are part of the way there for making it OS X compatible and then everyone can play their games regardless the OS. - YodaJones, on 07/08/2008, -0/+3Alienware has a dilemma. Their market is gamers and most gamers are kids. The problems is most gamer kids don't have that kind of money. The other problem is Linux doesn't run their games and therefore is uninteresting for them. Plus Linux runs very well on older and slower hardware so these class of machines are overkill.
I think Alienware should look into making high performance rack mount Linux servers that are lower priced than the systems from Dell (their parent company) and HP and IBM, yet are high quality. I also feel that the market for 19 inch rack mount computers will grow and penetrate the home market soon with the availability of products like Linux MCE, MythTV and other Linux based home automation servers. Most of the servers on the market today do not address the needs of home automation and media servers because of the audio and video requirements. Most servers on the market have very low audio and video capabilities because of their targeting the enterprise. Such Alienware servers might also find a market in the audio and video industries.
Since Alienware is already known for their quality they would be able to make reliable systems and be a leader in this market. - inactive, on 07/08/2008, -0/+3I read that link...
"Linux is written and developed in antiquated C. The code-base is a perverse heap of undocumented spaghetti code that is impossible to work with."
... and this is what made me laugh. - jamesdew, on 07/08/2008, -1/+3Although I use linux on my laptop and at work regularly I don't see the point. People who buy Alienware PCs will pay a premium for a small performance increase games, they would not cripple their system by running their games on linux. I guess maybe if it dual booted with XP it might be ok but surely this is a very small market they are looking at here.
- matthekc, on 07/08/2008, -1/+3I would be if it included transgaming or something and multimedia codecs. I have heard of alienware having quality problems in the past though I hope that is behind them.
- TheSilentNumber, on 07/08/2008, -0/+2IdeaStorm still needs our voices too~ http://ideastorm.com/
- rnawky, on 07/08/2008, -1/+3This is a joke, right?
"Would you be willing to pay extra for a Linux-based Alienware system?" - fireashes, on 07/08/2008, -0/+1I love linux. If people are willing and able to pay for the things then it should be welcomed.
If I complete the survey then do I get money?? or do you get money? - LanEvo, on 07/08/2008, -2/+3i wouldn't buy one of those overpriced, ugly machines no matter the os.
- Vadi0, on 07/09/2008, -0/+1Hey, someone might want the fancy looks.
My friend runs Ubuntu on his acer ferrari laptop (WoW, Compiz addict) - naz37, on 07/08/2008, -1/+2This isn't entirely true in this day and age. I use Linux and I'm a gamer. Wines compatibility with games has gotten pretty good, I just have to be selective about what games I buy.
- inactive, on 07/08/2008, -2/+3Come on. Why the Hell would you get Alienware for Linux? All the games that can run on linux don't need a Alienware, A Dell XPS (Pre loded with Ubuntu) would do. Its like buying a MacBook to Exclusively use with Windows. Its just retarded and makes no sense.
- evilgold, on 07/08/2008, -1/+2People who go with Alienware obviously are willing to over pay for computers to begin with. Why would anyone think they are interested in Free Software? Besides that, linux isnt exactly great with the games those kind of people play. Sure wine CAN run a lot of games, but its not worth putting $1,000+ into computer hardware and then using it to run games in WINE.
- Kingoftherings, on 07/08/2008, -0/+1Quake 3, maybe you've heard of it?
- metalica77, on 07/08/2008, -1/+2Why the hell would you want linux on a Alienware. Don't get me wrong, linux is a solid OS but when you pay for a $5,000 alienware with dual dual GTX 280's don't you wana play Crysis or COD4 and not some old ass game such as CS. I guess it will be OK on notebooks or if they start making servers.
- Kingoftherings, on 07/08/2008, -6/+4Yes, I'd be very interested in buying an Alienware computer with Linux.
*snickers* - MistaMatt90, on 07/08/2008, -7/+5Alienware == Gamer
Linux != Gamer
Hmmm... Nope.
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