[GRLUG] Dell gives the go-ahead for Linux

[Szymon Machajewski]

If the Linux on Dell idea becomes a reality in stores, maybe it would make sens to approach local retailers with some  GRLUG offers.

We could finalize some thoughts ahead of time.

What if GRLUG provided 2 hr session on how to use Linux workstations - "Linux for home use".  The local stores could advertise such sessions, the hardware used would be what is currently available on the shelf.  
The presenters could benefit either by getting store discounts or symbolic sign up fees.



>>> "Jordan Hudson" <jodanlime at gmail.com> 3/31/2007 11:45 PM >>>
I saw an advertisement in the paper recently for a dell desktop with AMD
chips, thought I was seeing things and then double checked it. I didn't look
into it though, I've replaced enough of Dells HDD and power supplies to not
want one. If they turned tech support around and either made their own
retail store a la Apple or got into other retail stores like Best Buy and
others they might have a chance, but HP has its own printers (not rebranded
lexmark junk) and is in retail everywhere, so they are way ahead of the game
on that one.

On 3/30/07, Nathan Drier <ndrier at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I've heard some fuss about how the pre-installed Linux machines from Dell
> might actually cost MORE than a pre-installed MS box.  I remember back when
> Dell was offering some 'open source' PC's...and MS came down on them hard
> saying that when people buy a box without windows loaded on it...it supports
> piracy.
>
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/10/06/dell_open_pc/ 
>
> Its an old link....but I wouldn't be surprised if we see the same thing
> happen with the new Dell Linux boxes.
>
> Another way I look at it is that Linux users generally don't need
> corporate support. (except maybe servers)  Dell wont make much money off of
> the extra cost of supporting these Linux boxes.  Linux users just use forums
> and LUG's.  On a MS box,  they can sell you all sorts of extra goodies that
> you 'need'.
>
> Nate
>
>
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