Dell to ship Linux-loaded computers
Dell Inc. has announced that is producing and will ship very soon with a new line of certified, user-ready Linux-loaded desktop and laptop.
Michael Dell announced, he was looking for new ways to refresh the company's sales and financial performance after several disappointing quarters.
One post that got a lot of interest was the idea that Dell bring back a reasonably priced laptop computer that runs Linux.
The company said on Friday night that the Linux-loaded desktops and laptops will be the first user-generated suggestions that it will follow.
"It's exciting to see the IdeaStorm community's interest in open-source solutions like Linux and OpenOffice," the company said in a post on the website.
"Your feedback has been all about flexibility and we have seen a consistent request to provide platforms that allow people to install their operating system of choice," said the PC giant. "We are listening, and as a result, we are working with Novell to certify our corporate client products for Linux, including our OptiPlex desktops, Latitude notebooks and Dell Precision workstations. This is another step towards ensuring that our customers have a good experience with Linux on our systems."
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