hitest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I read this Link at OS news,com about pre-installed Linux computers. Pre-installed Linux PCs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted November 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I don't think this is spam, but, if anyone thinks I'm pushing a Linux company please let me know and I'll remove this thread. I think this is a cool idea that computer companies are getting into Linux. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubba Bob Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 (edited) I don't think this is spam, but, if anyone thinks I'm pushing a Linux company please let me know and I'll remove this thread. I think this is a cool idea that computer companies are getting into Linux.Well, you are a known spammer after all... I think this is great. One of the larger companies needs to start offering linux though. Then can you imagine how mainstream it would become? Edited November 13, 2006 by Bubba Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pierce Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Dell computers used to come with linux, but it wasnt very popular. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shanenin Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 this link is vaguely related. http://www.networkworld.com/news/2006/1107...ll-windows.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted November 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I don't think this is spam, but, if anyone thinks I'm pushing a Linux company please let me know and I'll remove this thread. I think this is a cool idea that computer companies are getting into Linux.Well, you are a known spammer after all... I think this is great. One of the larger companies needs to start offering linux though. Then can you imagine how mainstream it would become?LOL, agreed I think it is great, too. Yes, if the big companies like Dell, IBM, and HP offered a lot of Linux PC choices then that would be amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted November 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 this link is vaguely related. http://www.networkworld.com/news/2006/1107...ll-windows.htmlI like that, it is is a step in the right direction. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iccaros Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Dell computers used to come with linux, but it wasn't very popular.They still do, but their licenses with Microsoft restricts how they can advertise it, and requires them to put up the message saying , Dell recommends windows XP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted November 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Dell computers used to come with linux, but it wasn't very popular.They still do, but their licenses with Microsoft restricts how they can advertise it, and requires them to put up the message saying , Dell recommends windows XPRight! If you do a bit of digging at Dell you can find some servers that hint about Linux, but, there isn't any direct hype about Linux. M$ has a lock on Dell. Perhaps as more people want Linux/Unix then Dell will provide it. This will take time. aaarrrggghhh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iccaros Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Dell computers used to come with linux, but it wasn't very popular.They still do, but their licenses with Microsoft restricts how they can advertise it, and requires them to put up the message saying , Dell recommends windows XPRight! If you do a bit of digging at Dell you can find some servers that hint about Linux, but, there isn't any direct hype about Linux. M$ has a lock on Dell. Perhaps as more people want Linux/Unix then Dell will provide it. This will take time. aaarrrggghhh http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global....;l=en&s=biz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted November 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Dell computers used to come with linux, but it wasn't very popular.They still do, but their licenses with Microsoft restricts how they can advertise it, and requires them to put up the message saying , Dell recommends windows XPRight! If you do a bit of digging at Dell you can find some servers that hint about Linux, but, there isn't any direct hype about Linux. M$ has a lock on Dell. Perhaps as more people want Linux/Unix then Dell will provide it. This will take time. aaarrrggghhh http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global....;l=en&s=bizThanks iccaros, I stand corrected:-) Dell offers more Linux than I thought. Cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shanenin Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 They still do, but their licenses with Microsoft restricts how they can advertise it, and requires them to put up the message saying , Dell recommends windows XPThats ridiculous. Now that you say that I have noticed other venders use that same phrase. The sad part is, many people would pay less to have windows not come preinstalled and put an illegal copy on thier computer. None the less, that does not justify microsofts behavior Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted November 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 The sad part is, many people would pay less to have windows not come preinstalled and put an illegal copy on thier computer. None the less, that does not justify microsofts behaviorYeah, it is akin to extortion the tactics that are used by M$ to keep the computer venders in line. In the end it will be the end user who decides. Little by little more people are becoming *nix aware. I think we are living during interesting times for Linux. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macmarauder Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 WOW this in interesting news, i especially like the article about the guy who got a refund for his copy of windows on his new dell computer. and yeah hitest is a big spammer but only this kind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted November 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 WOW this in interesting news, i especially like the article about the guy who got a refund for his copy of windows on his new dell computer. and yeah hitest is a big spammer but only this kind.Yeah, I thought that was cool that the guy got money back for an OS that he didn't want or use.LOL, spam, spam, spam, spam, wonderful spam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dragon Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Dell computers used to come with linux, but it wasn't very popular.They still do, but their licenses with Microsoft restricts how they can advertise it, and requires them to put up the message saying , Dell recommends windows XPRight! If you do a bit of digging at Dell you can find some servers that hint about Linux, but, there isn't any direct hype about Linux. M$ has a lock on Dell. Perhaps as more people want Linux/Unix then Dell will provide it. This will take time. aaarrrggghhh http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global....;l=en&s=bizit's too bad they are only showing it offered on their Servers. Now if they would start mainstreaming it on their desktops more.I agree Hitest, we are seeing a nice trend for linux. I have talked to a number of people this past month that want me to move them over to linux. I'm starting to run out of time to them all, hehe. let's keep em rolling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iccaros Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Dell computers used to come with linux, but it wasn't very popular.They still do, but their licenses with Microsoft restricts how they can advertise it, and requires them to put up the message saying , Dell recommends windows XPRight! If you do a bit of digging at Dell you can find some servers that hint about Linux, but, there isn't any direct hype about Linux. M$ has a lock on Dell. Perhaps as more people want Linux/Unix then Dell will provide it. This will take time. aaarrrggghhh http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global....;l=en&s=bizit's too bad they are only showing it offered on their Servers. Now if they would start mainstreaming it on their desktops more.I agree Hitest, we are seeing a nice trend for linux. I have talked to a number of people this past month that want me to move them over to linux. I'm starting to run out of time to them all, hehe. let's keep em rolling.the weird part is, if you are in Europe and Asia, they show Linux desktops.. only in the US & Canada do they show servers only. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 Dell computers used to come with linux, but it wasn't very popular.They still do, but their licenses with Microsoft restricts how they can advertise it, and requires them to put up the message saying , Dell recommends windows XPRight! If you do a bit of digging at Dell you can find some servers that hint about Linux, but, there isn't any direct hype about Linux. M$ has a lock on Dell. Perhaps as more people want Linux/Unix then Dell will provide it. This will take time. aaarrrggghhh http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global....;l=en&s=bizit's too bad they are only showing it offered on their Servers. Now if they would start mainstreaming it on their desktops more.I agree Hitest, we are seeing a nice trend for linux. I have talked to a number of people this past month that want me to move them over to linux. I'm starting to run out of time to them all, hehe. let's keep em rolling.the weird part is, if you are in Europe and Asia, they show Linux desktops.. only in the US & Canada do they show servers only.Heh, it must be that good old M$ voodoo black magic working in North America. The European Union isn't M$ country. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I agree Hitest, we are seeing a nice trend for linux. I have talked to a number of people this past month that want me to move them over to linux. I'm starting to run out of time to them all, hehe. let's keep em rolling.Cool!!!! I love reading about Linux success stories!! Right on, Dragon!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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