Linux-powered Dell systems

Dell users will have more options forthcoming as the world’s second largest maker of computer systems has announced that it will release laptops and desktops pre-installed with the free Linux operating system.

In a survey, Dell found out that 70 percent of users are willing to check out and use the open source OS. Dell then acknowledged the demand and carried out a response. The move made a lot of people, including Linux Format magazine editor Nick Veitch, happy.

Veitch said that the act sends a message “that a major company is confident enough to be able to offer Linux pre-installed on a desktop – that sends a signal that Linux is usable to the average user – and I think it shows that there is a growing demand for an alternative to Windows.”

Linux is primarily more appealing to the techie crowd because the software is free and anyone can modify the system. This has spawned a plethora of variants with different functionality to suit tastes. Now, home users can experience the same thing for free whether they want to mod the OS or not.

The move has not seen any specific dates to indicate implementation but Dell representatives say that it would come at the latter parts of the year if all goes according to plan.

Via BBC

Dell users will have more options forthcoming as the world’s second largest maker of computer systems has announced that it will release laptops and desktops pre-installed with the free Linux operating system.

In a survey, Dell found out that 70 percent of users are willing to check out and use the open source OS. Dell then acknowledged the demand and carried out a response. The move made a lot of people, including Linux Format magazine editor Nick Veitch, happy.

Veitch said that the act sends a message “that a major company is confident enough to be able to offer Linux pre-installed on a desktop – that sends a signal that Linux is usable to the average user – and I think it shows that there is a growing demand for an alternative to Windows.”

Linux is primarily more appealing to the techie crowd because the software is free and anyone can modify the system. This has spawned a plethora of variants with different functionality to suit tastes. Now, home users can experience the same thing for free whether they want to mod the OS or not.

The move has not seen any specific dates to indicate implementation but Dell representatives say that it would come at the latter parts of the year if all goes according to plan.

Via BBC