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Make Linux a choice on all systems Linux, Desktops and Laptops submitted by synful Jun 8
Guys, why is it when you can allegedly get Linux on desktops and laptops, that it is never an option in the configuration of a product prior to purchasing? Accessories (Keyboards, etc.) submitted by falbert May 22 How come we can still get in 2008 mechanical mice. Come on guys, in 2008 there should be only optical mice available. Also please make it clear on the web site what people are purchasing. 25 Comments » Give Open Source Software a Higher profile On Dell.com Dell Web Site submitted by aikiwolfie May 22
From InformationWeek.com : Open Source Quality Improving, But Development Assumptions Need Revising Please make Ubuntu XPS Notebook cheaper than XPS Vista Notebook Linux, Operating Systems, XPS products submitted by dki May 26
Hi, Offer Ubuntu Netbook Remix OS on your Ultra portables Linux, Operating Systems, Laptops submitted by jervis961 May 25
The new Ubuntu Netbook Remix OS will be announced the first week of June according to an interview with Canonical chief executive Mark Shuttleworth. Linux Hardware Compatibility List Dell Web Site, Linux submitted by s3indiana 02/20/07 **IN PROGRESS**
Create a listing of Dell hardware that's compatible with the major Linux distributions (Fedora, OpenSuse, ubuntu, Freespire) providing compatibility with not just systems (desktops and laptops) but include peripherals (printers, camera's, flash drives, compatible routers, etc.). Include levels of compatibility so the reviewer can make an educated choice. This would provide the greatest assistance for those looking at alternatives... Make XP/Linux drivers available for all model even if only Vista is pre-installed Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Linux, Operating Systems submitted by vineets001 09/24/07 **REVIEWED**
There are good hardware models coming out. And only Vista is pre-install option. If people want to wipe off Vista and install XP or Linux, let them do that. Make a commitment to have the drivers available. Submit hardware specifications to the Linux Driver Project Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Linux submitted by upstaked 10/05/07 **REVIEWED**
Back in January kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman from Novell started a project offering companies free Linux driver development. Get GNU/Linux Machines in Retail Stores Linux submitted by dpic Feb 14 Imagine how successful Dell's Ubuntu offering could be if just one Dell Ubuntu machine was put in retail stores. If people knew of an alternative to Windows, they would go for it! So what do you say, Dell? Why don't you try to put at least one of your Ubuntu machines offered in retail stores? 734 Comments » Linux, Operating Systems, Sales Strategies submitted by agreer 02/17/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**
I have a XP Pro retail copy, will soon buy retail vista, I also like Linux: Make WINDOWS-FREE, and OS-Free an option for more than just expensive business lines. Dell: Dude! You're getting Dell Instant On OS! Operating Systems submitted by jorge 11/06/07
This is the next step Dell, get on the bandwagon now! Dell: Support Open BIOSes for Linux Dell, Linux submitted by phubert 10/10/07 **REVIEWED**
An Open BIOS for Linux would free it from the DOS legacy code and speed boot times. Stop Overcharging on Notebook RAM Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by realskript 08/28/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
Dell really... REALLY need to stop overcharging... and when i say overcharing... i mean atleast double what you would pay to pick up the ram yourself. Include thermal grease with processor instead of motherboard Service and Support submitted by soneil 10/26/07 Went ordering part or receiving part under warrenty. Dell include thermal grease with a new motherboard but don't include it with a new processor. 2 Comments » Implemented: Ubuntu Dell is Le$$ Than Windows Dell Linux submitted by thebittersea 05/05/07 **IMPLEMENTED**
see comment from Erik down below... [Dell's Pricing Team] create take off points to receive products Dell Web Site, Sales Strategies, Service and Support submitted by siger 09/23/07 why not creating a system of points to take off the products the customer has bought on the internet or by phone , as la redoute did for instance. For instance the cusotmer can by a product on the internet and then he goes to his bookshop, or his grocer, or a shop who has a partnership with DELL to take off his products. Comment » Linux, Operating Systems, Sales Strategies submitted by xivulon 09/26/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
There are several proposals that basically ask the same thing: SHOW UBUNTU IN THE LIST OF OPERATING SYSTEM ON ALL MACHINES [subtract $50]. And why not, add XP to the list as well. There are also many more proposals that would be made redundant IF the above was implemented. If you add them all together that is probably the most requested feature at the moment. Yes I think many of the ideas below can be merged. Computer Should be Free if it Doesn't Arrive on Time Service and Support submitted by badblood 09/05/07 When Dell specify a shipping date for a product and when (if?) it doesn't arrive on time the computer or other product should be free. 27 Comments » Linux submitted by calimarno 08/27/07 I think Dell should not only pre-install Ubuntu, but also pre-configure it, so that the end-user can use his computer without losing time for configuration steps. 14 Comments » Download all drivers in a single file Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Dell Web Site submitted by rshiroma 08/31/07
There should be an option to download all files/drivers necessary to restore a system in one single file.  track my votes
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