Mario joins Ubuntu Core-Dev team
direct2dell.com — Lots of folks within Dell are committed to Linux initiatives. Ubuntu is a good example. Since we committed to offer it on certain consumer systems back in May last year, we've added many countries outside the US. Beyond just making it available though, we've also spent a lot of time to make it work right out of the box. (Submitted by motang) More...
Dell Systems Now Available with Ubuntu 8.04
direct2dell.com — "We took steps to make our Linux images more accessible to a global audience by including the ability to select your language during the first boot process. While this does not mean we’re shipping in every country (yet) it’s a step in the right direction." (Submitted by Vinvin) More...
Environmental Sustainability in Data Centers?
direct2dell.com — Power consumption by computers accounts for 2 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. That's roughly equal to the carbon output of the entire airline industry. How do you build a more energy friendly data center? (Submitted by nowsourcing) More...
Ubuntu 7.10 on the Gorgeous DELL XPS M1330
direct2dell.com — Now Ubuntu 7.10 is making it's way to our XPS 1330 laptop and Dell will begin offering Ubuntu in Spain. Thank you to the Linux community for the support. Your purchases and your commitment is the driving force behind this expansion, and is the key to more in the future. (Submitted by ntaylor0909) More...
Dell now shipping Gutsy 7.10, DVD playback capable
direct2dell.com — Many people don't realize how young our consumer Linux client program is...we started in May this year. I've been along for the ride every step of the way - from the time we heard loud and clear that there was a need not being met by any other major PC manufacturer at the time. What started as a grass roots campaign in the Linux community was...... (Submitted by ntaylor0909) More...
DELL: Updating system BIOS when running Ubuntu
direct2dell.com — I've published firmware-tools deb packages, and the latest system BIOS images for 223 Dell system types, into a new repository on linux.dell.com. Please see the instructions for how to use them. In a nutshell, for Ubuntu systems with 7.04 Feisty, 7.10 Gutsy, or Hardy (Submitted by tboutcher) More...
Dell "Remastered" Ubuntu 7.04 ISOs Available for Download
direct2dell.com — "Based on community feedback, we have created remastered Ubuntu 7.04 CD media to help with installing the OS on the Inspiron 1420 and 530. This media includes the drivers and fixes necessary to get the OS up and running with supported hardware on those systems." (Submitted by Vinvin) More...
Dell: Linux Rolls On
direct2dell.com — "Know some of you saw this in last week's post, but I wanted to be clear that Dell does have plans to offer Linux to more consumers in additional locations outside the United States. More details to come later this summer. We will also offer Ubuntu to small business customers in the future. As soon as we have more details to share, I'll blog it." (Submitted by Vinvin) More...
Dell offers Ubuntu on two more systems!
direct2dell.com — "Since yesterday's launches, Direct2Dell readers like Concerned asked what we are doing to offer OS choice on the new products. From a Ubuntu perspective, we're now offering Ubuntu 7.04 to customers in the United States on the Inspiron 1420N notebook and the Inspiron 530N desktop. Both are available for order now at www.dell.com/open." (Submitted by Vinvin) More...
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