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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. 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. Don't limit Ubuntu sales (like the media's reporting you are doing) Linux, Sales Strategies submitted by jmxz 05/08/07 From: http://techiqmag.com/2007/05/08/dell-limits-ubuntu-linux-sales/ If you’re planning to load up on Dell’s new Ubuntu Linux systems for a corporate department or small business, Dell may have a surprise for you. As the old saying goes, read the fine print. Yeah, I know the article mentions you have similar limitations on Windows Home machines -- but don't limit the Ubuntu sales for small-businesses. It's not clear from the article if you intend to do that or not. 8 Comments » Explain how dropping extended hardware warranty indicates whole-hearted Linux support Linux, Service and Support submitted by mistern 06/05/07 **IMPLEMENTED**
I think every Dell customer is interested in an honest and trustworthy partner Dell. Linux submitted by fkr 06/04/07 It's almost 2 weeks now, care to share how the linux sales are doing? 6 Comments » Linux, Printers and Ink, Service and Support submitted by jfelisky 02/21/07
I have a Dell 3100cn laser printer, which was a nice purchase until I dropped Windows XP and moved to OpenSuSE on my home computer. Make a DEBIAN repository for DELL's drivers Linux submitted by dutchfish 05/04/07 Ever had to install a linux desktop or server? Does the endless search for drivers and documentation how to install them ring a bell? Your problems could be over and make DELL your first choice of buying a linux desktop or server if there was a DEBIAN repository for DELL's hardware. 5 Comments » Pre-installed Linux must play commercial DVDs Education, Linux submitted by jonmca 05/03/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**
You probably know this, but a "show stopper" requirement for most consumers and many educators and business road warriers is having laptops and desktops that can play commmercial DVDs. I have a hunch that preinstalled Linux on Dell machines will be a terrific success if Dell Linux desktops and laptops have this capability. I've been told that http://www.videolan.org/ has one possible approach. GIVE UBUNTU USERS BACK THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTY OPTIONS! Linux, Service and Support submitted by starks 06/04/07 **IMPLEMENTED**
I find it rather atrocious that Dell has decided to remove extended warranty options on all new Ubuntu systems. GIVE US BACK WHAT WE DESERVE! Actually promote Desktop Linux Advertising and Marketing, Desktops, Linux submitted by mrvertigo 05/10/07
Dell offered desktop Linux once but seemingly did not market it as much as it could have, the company did not make money on a Linux desktop and decided to stop offering it, this is one reason that dell needs to effectively market its newest offertings Have Ubuntu loaded machines on display at Dell Direct Stores Linux, Sales Strategies submitted by joeevil5000 05/31/07 If Dell is pushing for alternitve OS's to get in the mainstream, they should show them to thier customers in action. There should be at least one machine running Ubuntu at every Dell Direct Store kiosk. That way, dell sales reps can show it to customers, and compare it to Windows as to what it can do. Dell gets customers from computer savvy geeks, to the computer illiterate grandma, but thier core consumer is the computer illiterate. They are more than likely going to want to go with a Windows system, because it's what they have heard of, and known about for so many years, but, it will let them know that Windos is'nt the ONLY OS there is. Simply put, by displaying Ubuntu, people will get to know that it exists, and what it is, and spread the word. 4 Comments » Advertising and Marketing, Linux submitted by josmar52789 05/04/07 Show Microsoft that we can be professional too. Plus, Linux could get some more publicity this way... 6 Comments » Advertise Ubuntu a little more loudly Advertising and Marketing, Linux submitted by zhinker 05/16/07 **NOT NOW**
I may be wrong about this but it doesn't seem to me like Dell's done any sort of advertising at all for the new Ubuntu pc's that it'll be rolling out soon, except for it's initial declaration I haven't heard a word about on any non-linux media (everyone using linux knows about it of course). 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] Remove: "Dell recommends Windows Vista™..." from any publication Advertising and Marketing submitted by tho.meier 02/21/07
It would be nice to see advertising without any Micro$oft, from Dell. I think there is enough advertising for MS from MS it self. Extend offers like Linux pre-installation to the UK & Europe Dell, Linux submitted by leftcase 05/03/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**
First of all - well done Dell for listening to the people and making some brave decisions about the operating systems you provide your computers with. Ubuntu Laptops With NVidia Graphics Cards Linux submitted by tekhawk 05/29/07 was very disappointed to see no NVidia graphics card option on the ubuntu laptop option this would be a nice thing to have for those of us linux gamers out that that use Cedega for gaming on linux and others that love their XGL 49 Comments » Ultra Fast Linux Pre-Loaded Boot Chip Linux, Operating Systems submitted by ruvenss 05/28/07
A Motherboard build-in Chip with a precompiled Linux Kernel for the 3 official DELL distributions (RH, SuSE and Ubuntu) Allowing to Skip the slow motion linux boot process. Dell: Offer OPTIONAL Dual-boot Linux and Windows - on your new Ubuntu systems! Linux, Operating Systems - Multiboot, Sales Strategies submitted by phubert 06/01/07
Other suppliers of primarily LINUX systems (Pogolinux, for example) offer this. Shop Dell PCs with Linux. Require more visibility! Dell Web Site, Linux submitted by yesmathew 06/01/07
More visibility required for "Shop Dell PCs with Linux" while shopping Windows PCs!  track my votes
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