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[Gene Dascher]

I had looked at Dell's site multiple times for a laptop/system with
Linux installed, and I NEVER got any of the system configuration pages
to serve up correctly.  It was like they were making it as difficult as
possible to get a Dell machine without Windows.  OR they were trying to
make the Linux on Dell initiative fail.

Gene Dascher

Jonathan Hutchins wrote:
> 
> I don't know if it's just a lack of demand, or if it's a matter of trying to
> support Linux for people who buy Dell PC's.  The real question would be
> whether you can buy a Dell PC without an OS installed now (and whether the
> price is lower than the same PC with Windows).
> 
> I think the kind of people who want Linux on their desktop buy from local
> custom builders or build their own.
> 
> I have heard that the market for pre-loaded Linux laptops is measurable -
> something where the average Linux guy wants the hardware issues resolved
> before it arrives.
> 
> Then again, I think supporting Linux for end-users who don't know where the
> "any" key is, think the mouse is a foot pedal, and are trying to fax by
> holding a document up to the screen and pressing "Send" is mind-boggling.
>