On Friday, Jun 15, 2001, root wrote:
> > I don't know about getting Linux preinstalled on a dell machine. Dell has a
> > very tight allegiance to both Microsoft and especially Intel. Whenever a
> > new intel chip comes out, dell is always the first to get it. Dell also has
> > a good relationship with microsoft and I doubt they would jeopardize that by
> > offering Linux preinstalled.
>
> Sad really. I know a lot of people who would perhaps consider using linux
> if they didn't need to install it themselves. For them, it's more of a
> chance to learn the OS before trying to install....
Seems like I saw somewhere that Dell will install Linux on machines...
or maybe it said they were thinking about it. If you can't find any
information about it on their site, you might try calling them and
asking (and hope you get an operator that actually knows something =)
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