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coreboot (formerly LinuxBIOS) instead of proprietary BIOS

Linux, Desktops and Laptops submitted by yesmathew 02/20/07

coreboot (formerly known as LinuxBIOS) is a Free Software project aimed at replacing the proprietary BIOS (firmware) you can find in most of today's computers.
- Fast boot times 3 sec.
- Runs in 32-Bit protected mode almost from the start
- Can boot Windows too...

External links:
- http://www.coreboot.org/Welcome_to_coreboot
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linuxbios<

An Example:
- http://wiki.laptop.org/go/LinuxBIOS 92 Comments »

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Stop suggesting Slim Desktops

Sales Strategies submitted by replaysmike 02/26/07

Every time I purchase through a dell sales rep, they always suggest upgrading to a slim optiplex case instead of what any other sane person would want. I made this mistake once, and it'll be the last. I ended up with a few PC's I could do absolutely nothing with due to the small PCI form factor, which is impossible to find cards for.

I originally wanted dual-monitor and ended up with a optiplex without dual capability, only to find out I had to hunt down a new video card (near impossible in the small form factor). I ended up throwing them both in the closet because dell wouldn't fix the mistake. Thanks Dell! 1 Comment »

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Please support Linux - This Would be Great turning point in the HIstory of Dell Computers

Linux, Desktops and Laptops submitted by bhadrah 02/26/07

Dell can be industry leader and can show ways to other PC makers by supporting Linux on Desktops & Laptops. This can be great turning point in the HIstory of Dell Computers by """SUPPORTING FULLY""""" Linux on desktops and Laptops. 1 Comment »



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