markshuttleworth.com — "There’s been a tremendous level of interest in the fact that pre-installed Linux is the #1 rated suggestion on Dell’s IdeaStorm. On the face of it, there is little question that Linux pre-installation is popular with customers. Why, then, is it so difficult to buy a PC in the US or Europe that has Linux on the hard drive?"
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cry0xMar 14, 2007
Contrary to popular belief, your Average Joe isn't the majority of revenue for companies like HP and Dell. It's business... enterprise. IT managers making IT decisions. One of those decisions lately has been to use Linux instead of Vista. HP and Dell are listening.
wiseboyMar 14, 2007
@rmjb, thank you! But I don't live in the United States and I've never heard about no OS laptop in retail stores. I might be wrong though.
tech42erMar 15, 2007
How about laptops? I want a cheap laptop that's compatible with Linux.
cquinndMar 15, 2007
You must have missed out on several years when Dell was an Intel only operation.
orangetideMar 15, 2007
There are plenty of options besides Dell without having to assemble your own system. (their Laptops are terrible too). So many Dell fanbois on here.
lidflipperMar 15, 2007
@ChandonWow, your an A-hole."I'd be able to just post 'You should have bought the computer with Linux on it so you'd know your hardware was supported, dumbass'."That is one of the most ignorant things I've ever read. Again, anyone who would want to install Linux should be able to figure that out. And if not, there is a large community of helpful people out there that are happy to help out. Unless they run into you. Good thing there are about 100 helpful Linux users out there for every jerk like yourself.
jqp123Mar 17, 2007
"All I want is hardware support. All most people want is hardware support for my WiFi and my graphics card. That's it (and maybe a Winmodem)."All most people want is "computer support". They don't know or care if it's hardware or software related, they just want it to work.