RE: [newbie] Speaking of Dell and Linux.........

2001-06-18 Thread Edward Barrow
On Saturday, June 16, 2001 12:42 AM, Michael [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: Does anyone know where you can lease machines and get service contracts with Linux installed? Could be a business opportunity out there... Linux does need more support than Windoze, but not much; if you were to

Re: [newbie] Speaking of Dell and Linux.........

2001-06-18 Thread Paul Cox
On Sunday, Jun 17, 2001, Romanator wrote: I've just been to their site and Dell does provide RedHat preinstalled but you have to order it. Bit. I think you learn a lot more from installing it yourself and making errors as painfull they might be. I agree. But the good thing about being able

Re: [newbie] Speaking of Dell and Linux.........

2001-06-18 Thread Tim Holmes
Yeah... Microsoft CDs are good for coasters. Especially the MSN CDs. They at least have the pretty colors of that butterfly on them! Company seems to like those when the come over! :0) tdh -- T. Holmes - UNIXTECHS.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Real Men Us Vi!

Re: [newbie] Speaking of Dell and Linux.........

2001-06-17 Thread Randy Kramer
Someone else posted this link, within the last week (IIRC) -- maybe it was on expert: http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/topics/linux_linuxhome.htm Note that it addresses servers and work stations under Buy a Dell System with Linux Factory Installed. Randy Kramer Paul Cox wrote: On Friday, Jun

Re: [newbie] Speaking of Dell and Linux.........

2001-06-17 Thread Brett Hearn
From the Dell website - Q What are Dell's plans for additional Red Hat Linux support for other Dell systems and devices? A Dell currently offers Linux as an option on all PowerEdge Servers. Additionally, Red Hat Linux is available on select configurations of our Precision Workstations, OptiPlex

Re: [newbie] Speaking of Dell and Linux.........

2001-06-17 Thread Romanator
Paul Cox wrote: 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

Re: [newbie] Speaking of Dell and Linux.........

2001-06-17 Thread Romanator
I'm running LM8 on my Dell Dimensions XPSB733r with no problems but I installed it myself. All of the factory software's provided by Dell are ghosted to each drive. If you want Linux just let the Sales Rep. know and they will add it. I have never had any problems with them. Brett Hearn wrote:

Re: [newbie] Speaking of Dell and Linux.........

2001-06-17 Thread Paul Cox
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

[newbie] Speaking of Dell and Linux.........

2001-06-15 Thread Bill Winegarden
Hi, I know that Dell is a supporter of linux. Check this link http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/topics/linux_linuxhome.htm If you're really looking for pre-installed software, it is availableunfortunately it is RedHat and not Mandrake..ah well.. Regards, Bill W.

Re: [newbie] Speaking of Dell and Linux.........

2001-06-15 Thread Romanator
Bill Winegarden wrote: Hi, I know that Dell is a supporter of linux. Check this link http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/topics/linux_linuxhome.htm If you're really looking for pre-installed software, it is availableunfortunately it is RedHat and not Mandrake..ah