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Linux, Operating Systems submitted by moseby 02/20/07
The first major PC vendor that provides a product line and an online ordering system that allows me to shop and configure machines that are assured of having 100% support by linux wins my business. Service and Support submitted by jakerivers 05/01/07
Computer manufactures should be required to accurately list each component, the parts manufacture, model#, and the parts specs. This would allow for better product comparison, support, and the manufacture of peripherals, etc. There are several manufactures who already do this, mostly manufactures of high quality FreeBSD, and Linux servers. OS vitrualisation built into preload Linux as standard. Linux, Operating Systems submitted by smah 05/01/07
Preloading Ubuntu or other Linux distribution with KVM as standard built in and ready to go, with VNC clients for Windows and Linux and a Windows OS install script included on the standard install, would allow users to install and reuse old OSes like Windows. There is a market for PCs with no OS, and I believe that much of the demand for them is to allow customers to install old versions of Windows. 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! Send Best Ubuntu Laptop (and Desktop?) to PC Magazine! Linux, Desktops and Laptops submitted by maccam94 05/01/07 PC Magazine is one of the most widely read computing magazines, and by sending your top Linux configurations to them for review, you will get the word out about your exciting new offerings, as well as generate awareness about Linux itself. 5 Comments » Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Linux submitted by speedy 05/01/07
dear Dell, Allow all parts to be customer replaceable on laptops Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by guardianxps 03/03/07 I guess this one is a no-brainer, but build systems which all parts are accessible on all portables, not just the high-end systems. 3 Comments » ubuntu on my computer: open source for education Education, Linux submitted by raymako 03/23/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
I am a french teacher working in the south of France .The school's computers are Dell and Nec computers. Build a Dell Linux Distribution Linux, New Product Ideas, Desktops and Laptops submitted by jemfisher 02/20/07 With the wave of support for the Linux kernel to power desktop PC's, I think its time for a company with the quality build that Dell has to provide users with PC's that work for them. The adoption of Linux to power Dell PC's would give Dell a greater freedom to move forward with innovation. With the adoption of a Linux kernel Dell would be able to sell PC to meet users' demands. Businesses demand different machines than home users, students demand different machines again, machines targeted at younger users, etc. 100 Comments » Handheld and phone to sync with Linux Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Broadband and Mobility, Linux submitted by stephanw 02/20/07
I'm teacher an i like to work with linux. But all available (popular) Phones or Organizers uses Active Sync or a Software that works only with MS Outlook. The Clutter Is Forming: We Need A Moderator Dell Community, IdeaStorm submitted by googideas 02/17/07 **IMPLEMENTED**
Approximately 48 hours into its life, and Ideastorm is filling up with repetition and senseless comments. Since moderation cannot be exercised by the participants a moderator a la Dell Employee must put up her hand. Or his hand. We aren't picky! Operating Systems submitted by fireball 03/07/07
There have been a number of ideas for offerings computers with some flavour of Linux preinstalled, and that's great. But, there are customers, who would still want to have benefits of Windows (still the majority of software applications are targeted at Win32 API and .NET Framework, not to speak about drivers for various consumer devices). Software submitted by fgarpe 02/26/07
Don't put DRM hardware or software in any A Real, Lightweight, Remote Interface tablet Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), New Product Ideas submitted by kenjennings 02/23/07
While the concept of a tablet form factor computer is great on paper everything I've tried has been far too bulky for continuous use and has been impractical for work use due to abysmal battery life. (Something running on batteries must run the entire work day non-stop to be practical for work.) The fundamental problem is that while conceived as a "light" application conventional tablet designs inevitably must host a big OS and full Office suite which means the hardware excess that goes with a full-blown computer (read: laptop) must be included. Affordability and Durability for Student Laptop Initiative Education, Laptops submitted by hdrews 02/21/07
If our district was to even consider a 1:1 student to computer ratio, we would need something much more affordable than what is out there now. Money could be saved by cutting storage space, video quality, and more. What our students generally need at their desks is the ability to surf the net and work in an "office" suite. Advanced projects can be done in our more robust labs. Laptops submitted by pm999 02/20/07
I would like Dell to make a line of laptops that was rugged. These should cost similarly to traditional laptops (maybe a couple hundred dollars more, but not many thousand more), but come in a sturdy case. The push shouldn't be on size and weight, but on sturdiness. I'd like to be able to use my laptop on the beach, or outside, or carry it in the rain, when backpacking, and generally have it with me, without worrying about it getting damaged. If I use it on a tiny classroom desktop, and someone bumps it, I don't want to have to RMA it. If I spill coffee on it, it should keep on ticking. If I'm working outside, and it starts raining, I should be able to calmly shut down and put it away, without worrying about it getting wet. Laptops submitted by kenjennings 02/23/07
Offer a low-priced, low-spec laptop designed for kids. Say, something in the $149 to $299 range. Not quite as low-spec as the OLPC, and somewhat more conventional. Make it durable and survivable -- mostly surface mounted components with either a shock-isolated hard drive or multiple digital storage media slots. Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by jabak 03/05/07 I am 15 years old and I am just starting a buisness selling on ebay and amazon. What laptop companies need to understand is that there are more people that are not rich then there are people who are rich. I have seen Prices go up to $3000 and up. Who has that kind of money lying around, I mean sure there are some rich people who use that kind of money to blow their nose, but then there are others like me, my family and many others who have just enough money to keep the basic appliances and food sources and might have some other money that they can save or spend but not thousands of $$$ that they can go blow on a laptop. I have had two laptops in my life that I bought at different times at Computer's and More which was my first mistake because it took less than two months two figure out they were used peices of junk! They were $250 a peice which if i'd known I would have to pay my parents back and that they would actually buy the things I would have just gotten a new one. I need a new laptop and I only have $200 of my own, my mother won't help me until I pay the $500 I did not know I would owe for the other two. Eveen the laptops that Dell has with only DOS or whatever Are still Priced to high. The OLPC place came up with tat $100 laptop that would be nice if it did not look like something that came out of Toys R Us' Garbage can. I found a laptop last saterday that was $450 and had a $12 a month Financing option I told my parents I could afford that through them which I have the money if I do it monthly but they still said they want the $500 payed off first. Just ask yourself this which is better having only rich people afford your stuff or having poor and rich people by your stuff? 1 Comment » Ruggedized (within limits) rainproof low energy low price linux laptop Linux, Laptops submitted by steve2 02/20/07 I think of something like the olpc ("one laptop per child") xo, but of course in a commercial context and with a mainstream linux distribution (slimmed down of course) instead of the school-optimized software. Just a tiny laptop for email, office work, music, watching pictures and the likes, that can be taken anywhere, especially outdoors, without having to worry about it. Maybe with a slightly bigger harddrive, than the one of the olpc xo. Comment » Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by pro2ghz 02/28/07
Hey Dell,  track my votes
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