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Linux Support

310 points posted to Linux, Service and Support, Desktops and Laptops by g0uqt 02/22/07

We need much better Linux support for both the Server Range and Desktop/Laptop ranges of products. You also need to avoid the use of binary only drivers/utilities where ever possible. We need to be able to recompile drivers/utilities. I'm sure when Linux is better supported your sales will grow.

cyber_rigger
02/28/07		 Companies selling preinstalled Linux (unlike

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nobillyware
03/13/07		 Dell needs to work with divice manufactures drivers (config outside of Billyware enviro's) - and just load them to the Linux OS driver library !!! --Dell should set up a dual boot option packaged system using openBio's, with 3 or more Linux distro's (user choice at set up / run others off disk to try out) right off of Dell spash screen at start. keep window's as a boot option to satisfy the Billyware addictions, and you have a killer system, great marketing idea as well !
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