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Increase production of ubuntu computers

690 points posted to Linux, Operating Systems, Sales Strategies by howlingmadhowie 09/26/07

So i was on the german dell site just now and had a go at configuring a dell notebook with ubuntu. as we know, they are difficult to find and hidden away behind vast tracts on "buy windows instead!" and "linux will eat your cat!" notices.

anyway, when i did get to configure it, i read on the right hand side this:

Auf Grund einer noch nie dagewesenen Nachfrage bedauern wir Ihnen mitteilen zu müssen, dass Ihre Bestellung für dieses System eine Lieferzeit von ca. 4 Wochen in Anspruch nehmen kann. Wir entschuldigen uns für die Unanehmlichkeiten.

or, in english:

due to unprecedented demand, we are sorry to inform you that delivery for this system can take up to 4 weeks. we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

okay, dell computers, what are you waiting for? crank up production!

undead999
09/26/07		 "buy windows instead!" and "linux will eat your cat!" notices. " - is the linux cat eating feature for German customers only? or can I get cat eating linux on a U.S. dell?
kalstolyn
09/26/07		 Hey yeah! Where can I download a copy of cat-eating linux in Canada? I want to set it loose in my neighbourhood to keep the pesky felines out of my trash!
benjesuit
09/26/07		 The cat eating version of Linux has been found to be bad for the ecosystem and is a very inhumane way to deal with feral cats. Buyer beware.

And don't forget: spay and neuter your pets. Past failure to do so lead to the creation of cat eating Linux.
aikiwolfie
09/27/07		 Dell have production delay issues in all areas. My XPS took a good month to arrive. Two new hard drives i bought recently took a week to reach me and Dell don't even build those. They just sell them.

The rule of thumb is, if you buy Dell expect delays.
 
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