Paul Cox wrote:
>
> On Friday, Jun 15, 2001, root wrote:
>
> > > I don't know about getting Linux preinstalled on a dell machine. Dell has a
> > > very tight allegiance to both Microsoft and especially Intel. Whenever a
> > > new intel chip comes out, dell is always the first to get it. Dell also has
> > > a good relationship with microsoft and I doubt they would jeopardize that by
> > > offering Linux preinstalled.
> >
> > Sad really. I know a lot of people who would perhaps consider using linux
> > if they didn't need to install it themselves. For them, it's more of a
> > chance to learn the OS before trying to install....
>
> Seems like I saw somewhere that Dell will install Linux on machines...
> or maybe it said they were thinking about it. If you can't find any
> information about it on their site, you might try calling them and
> asking (and hope you get an operator that actually knows something =)
>
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Paul,
I've just been to their site and Dell does provide RedHat preinstalled
but you have to order it. Bit. I think you learn a lot more from
installing it yourself and making errors as painfull they might be.
Roman
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