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Put Ubuntu on the list of operating systems when building a PC! Linux, Sales Strategies, Desktops and Laptops submitted by samb0057 08/10/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
Ubuntu is hidden in a dark corner of the website. I work in IT support, and I have a client who was having virus problems a little while ago. I fixed the problem by installing Ubuntu on their PC. Very recently they called me asking for advice on a new computer, I told them about your new offer providing Ubuntu pre-installed on PCs and they wanted to purchase, but could not find the section on your site (this person is a very basic user, doesn't know what open-source means, probably didn't even see the open source link). There is no way they would have found your Ubuntu section on their own. Make Linux and no Operating system standard options on all future products Operating Systems submitted by jervis961 08/17/07 **REVIEWED**
OK Dell you have committed to supplying Linux options in limited form. Since you have laid the groundwork already here is the next step. Every new product you release that needs an Operating system should have Linux and also no Operating System as an option in the configuration along side Windows. Since you have to write drivers and test compatability for Vista when making a new product just make it compatable with Linux at the same time. There will no longer be a need for a seperate sections for Linux or no Operating system since all of the products will have the option. this will help make your site easier to navigate for you customers. You can also create an ACCURATE help me choose section for the OS choices. Sell Ubuntu Systems to Businesses Linux, Sales Strategies, Small Business submitted by defrex 06/20/07
Recently Dell refused to sell their Ubuntu PCs to a small non-profit business. Please do sell them in future, letting the market for the Ubuntu PCs expand however it chooses. Explain why you made Windows cheaper than Ubuntu again for the same hardware Linux submitted by jmxz 07/07/07
Dell, you labeled the idea "Implemented: Ubuntu Dell is $50 Less Than Windows Dell" as "Implemented" Just did my own 1420 vs 1420N comparison. The Windows machine comes with a free upgrade to 2GB Memory and 160GB Drive, which each cost more on the Ubuntu machine. Apparently, it's harder to install memory and hard drives on Linux??? Hmmm.. no, not that I recall. Anyway, with all the same options selected between the two machines, the Ubuntu Tax apparently is now running $275. Now I know Ubuntu's a better OS; but c'mon - even I wouldn't pay a $275 premium for Ubuntu over Windows. Or are you trying to kill the Ubuntu sales - and if so, just come out and say that? 14 Comments » Make Dell Ubuntu PCs available to businesses and non-profits Linux, Sales Strategies, Small Business submitted by wyleyr 06/20/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
Dell is apparently not yet willing to sell Ubuntu-based PCs to business users, non-profits, or other organizations larger than a "home office." See this Ubuntu forum thread for more: Linux submitted by yesmathew 05/03/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**
Dell announced to pre-load Ubuntu on Notebooks and Desktops for US market. What about for Europe? We want for Europe market too... users from Switzerland, Germany, France, UK, Austria, Spain, and others are requesting the same. Same discounts available on Ubuntu and Windows Linux, Operating Systems, Sales Strategies submitted by jonsmirl 06/12/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED** I'm ordering a Vista XPS 410 right now. I wanted a Ubuntu one but I'm going to throw away yet another copy of Windows. The Vista XPS 410 has $200 off today and free ship for a total of $869. The identical Ubuntu machine is $1019 plus $29.99 shipping. So today Ubuntu costs $170 more than Windows instead of $50 less. Why can't I have the same discounts on the Ubuntu machine? 50 Comments » Desktops and Laptops submitted by mwmtjm 01/30/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
Do away with 512MB of memory as a base option to buy consumer desktops and notebooks. With Vista running best on 1GB at a minimum, don't make customers have a basic experience with the new OS because Dell wants to be able to advertise at a lower price point. The success of Vista -- and subsequently for Dell -- will be largely in word of mouth. Take a long-term view and build the momentum one great customer experience at a time right now! Sell Linux PCs Worldwide - not only the United States Linux, Sales Strategies, Desktops and Laptops submitted by ergo 05/02/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**
Dell has now decided to sell computers with Linux pre-installed. GREAT MOVE! But for the moment, it only concerns the US... Here outside the US, we can't wait to buy a pre-installed Linux Dell PC! Please sell Linux PCs worldwide! Require Publicly available Specifications for your components Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Advertising and Marketing submitted by jd 02/19/07 With the influence you have on the component suppliers, why not require them to provide specifications for the devices to the public? Network cards, video cards, RAID controllers all should have the programming specifications available. The Linux and *BSD groups will flock to the hardware platforms that have documented programming interfaces. It will cost you nothing to implement. Intel, TI and Broadcom, are you willing to lose business? 3 Comments » Linux, Service and Support, Software submitted by digigato 02/21/07
Si bien existen ya multiples posts con esta idea, la mayoria de ellas estan enfocadas a Estados Unidos / Canada y Europa (como España o Italia) o Asia. Bien sabemos en latinoamerica que normalemnte nos tocan ciertas (pues no todas) las configuraciones de equipos Dell para norteamerica y por ende una fraccion de las opciones ofrecidas a este mercado, siendo esta la razón de mi post/idea, que tratare de resumir como: Show random ideas on Ideastorm homepage IdeaStorm submitted by pepitoe 02/19/07 Currently the top scoring ideas show on the home page of Ideastorm, meaning they get even more attention, while other good ideas get much less exposure. A random selection should be shown either instead of or as well as the top ideas. 4 Comments » Offer the possibility to donate to Free/OSS projects Operating Systems submitted by pov 02/21/07
Buying DELL computers without any OS would be great, and many popular ideas expressed here already show that very clearly. Stop Selling Microsoft products Dell, Linux submitted by plbogen 02/21/07
You could reduce $100s of dollars on every machine by using a pure OSF system. IdeaStorm submitted by sanguinemoon 03/01/07
My idea is simple. Don't delete user's ideas that you don't Linux, Sales Strategies, Desktops and Laptops submitted by nick_inspironvista 02/21/07
Offer the choice to have Linux installed on Dell computers. Linux and Open Office as default software on Dell Linux, Software, Desktops and Laptops submitted by ekkschu 02/22/07
I´ve been running a Dell desktop-PC (WindowsXP Pro with MS Office) for over three years, and it´s time to get a new desktop and, in addition, a notebook. Though, the hardware has been running without problems till today, I´m definitely looking now for an equipment with pre-installed Linux and Open Office resp. Star Office (has a database). The main reasons for this: Probably a much lower price, a better use of hardware resources and - I don´t like Windows with all of its hidden features like "home calling". Operating Systems, Servers and Storage submitted by mr_road 02/20/07 Why not ship a range of Free OSs with your servers, Linux, the BSD family, BeOS. These could be shipped on the HDD as live images and if you wanted to try it just burn it and reboot your live CD. This would show many people that there are more ways than the microsoft way to use your PC. 1 Comment » Pre-Installed Gimp Photo Manipulation Software Software, Desktops and Laptops submitted by kyle.burton 02/20/07 Include a pre-installed copy of the open source Image Manipulation software: Gimp with windows based installs. In addition to open-office, a photo manipulation package like this would be a useful add on. Including picasa or other on-line image organization applications would be useful as well. 3 Comments » Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by barius 02/19/07 There are some good MythTV PVRs out there, why not a Dell? Comment »  track my votes
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