I'm running LM8 on my Dell Dimensions XPSB733r with no problems but I
installed it myself. All of the factory software's provided by Dell are
"ghosted" to each drive. If you want Linux just let the Sales Rep. know
and they will add it. I have never had any problems with them.
Brett Hearn wrote:
>
> >From the Dell website -
>
> Q What are Dell's plans for additional Red Hat Linux support for other Dell
> systems and devices?
> A Dell currently offers Linux as an option on all PowerEdge Servers.
> Additionally, Red Hat Linux is available on select configurations of our
> Precision Workstations, OptiPlex and Dimension Desktops, and Latitude and
> Inspiron Laptops. As Linux device driver support becomes available for
> additional Dell Peripherals they will be evaluated for availability. For a
> copy of the latest supported peripherals on Dell PowerEdge Servers, see
> Supported Peripherals.
>
> Q What is Dell doing to optimize Linux on your servers?
> A Dell and Red Hat engineers work hand-in-hand to deliver the best selling
> Linux available tuned on Dell servers and shipped with the necessary Dell
> drivers.
>
> http://www.dell.com/us/en/bsd/topics/linux_faq.htm
>
> > >
> > > 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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> > > Current Linux uptime: 12 hours 25 minutes.
> >
