__/ [ flyer ] on Friday 20 April 2007 06:17 \__
> In article <18696397.Mh1hDNhsku@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx says...
>> Consider Linux for everyday computer use
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | Linux is maturing quickly, and Dell recently announced that it
>> | will optionally pre-install Linux on retail computers,
>> | inviting predictions of widespread Linux popularity.
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http://media.www.dailyorange.com/media/storage/paper522/news/2007/04/19/Opinion/Consider.Linux.For.Everyday.Computer.Use-2851543.shtml
>> http://tinyurl.com/2agr8d
>>
>> Dell move was a critical validation move, for the _desktop_ (unlike IBM,
>> Oracle, and others who concentrate on Linux for the server).
>>
>
> Dell is coming through, and I bet they make a serious MINT on this. No
> one can claim it's some distant loser adopting Linux. What a strong
> statment Dell is making.
I still fear that Microsoft will threaten Dell behind the scenes. Theie gutsy
move to Feisty (pun), combined with yesterday ditaching of (some) Vista in
favour of XP will remind us the past.
Did Microsoft want to 'whack' Dell over its Linux dealings?
http://news.com.com/Did+Microsoft+want+to+whack+Dell+over+its+Linux+dealings/2100-1014_3-6153904.html
Dell's secret Linux fling
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/01/09/dell_linux_china/
Microsoft 'killed Dell Linux' - States
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2002/03/19/microsoft_killed_dell_linux_states/
Just days ago, Intel introduced a Linux UMPC. Here is their CEO's reaction:
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| That software effort does not have the support of Mr. Otellini, who
| is concerned about incurring Microsoft's wrath, the executive said.
| The two companies have a long history of tension over who controls
| the hardware and software direction of the "Wintel standard." Intel
| has said it is supporting both operating systems.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/16/technology/16chip.html?ex=1177560000&en=2ef52cee6b1fb0e3&ei=5099&partner=TOPIXNEWS
I wrote some more about it in boycottnovell.com if you wish to see it
(currently at the top).
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