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Dell and Ubuntu

Linux, Sales Strategies submitted by daniel117 08/19/07 **IMPLEMENTED**

I think Dell should do more with Ubuntu to optimize the whole OS for Dell computers.
Implemented



Please see Vida_K's comment below
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Dell Include a Ubuntu CD with every purchase of a Non-Ubuntu OS System for every System you sell.

Dell, Operating Systems, Software submitted by jorge 08/14/07

Dell Include a Ubuntu CD with every purchase of a Non-Ubuntu OS System for every System you sell.



Your other non-Ubuntu OS offerings are hurting due to viruses, Trojans, e-mail bombs, worms, random system errors, un-reproducible memory handling errors, the list goes on. Offering them a second option once they experience the pain and agony is the best thing Dell can do.

Show your customers you care and provide them with a Ubuntu OS install CD (which can run in Live mode as well). 15 Comments »

ubuntu in japan

Linux submitted by jdelidc 08/24/07

enough said 1 Comment »

Sell Dell pc with Ubuntu preinstalled in Italy

Linux, Sales Strategies submitted by nuanda 09/03/07

What about ti sell Dell pc with Ubuntu in Italy too? 8 Comments »

With Ubuntu PCs dell should...

Linux submitted by kevintrooper 07/05/07

provide an Ubuntu CD!

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On the models available, all hardware options should be available to Ubuntu users.

Linux, Sales Strategies submitted by kulpret 08/31/07

I am a more advanced user of Ubuntu Linux. I can get the propietary NVidia driver running, the webcam running and the Bluetooth working. Please don't prevent me the opportunity to ship me a 1420N with these additional hardware choices. I want only the best possible for my laptop. That means 4GB ram, fastest hard drive, processor, and graphics card. I can get the other peripherals working on my own. For the sake of the less advanced Ubuntu users, you could put a disclaimer that indicates limited or no functionality will be available with these peripherals unless you know how to install additional drivers (restricted) in Ubuntu Linux.

One alternative is to work with Canonical and the Ubuntu community to have these drivers pre-installed, and thus you can get the extra revenue out of a growing market segment that wants a top of the line Dell, Ubuntu laptop.

I also wouldn't mind the option to buy any of your computers (XPS laptops) with Ubuntu installed. I currently trash any windows software or license I receive.

Thanks,
Jon 7 Comments »

Linux Printing Solutions

Linux, Printers and Ink, Service and Support submitted by jfelisky 02/21/07

I have a Dell 3100cn laser printer, which was a nice purchase until I dropped Windows XP and moved to OpenSuSE on my home computer.

I've tried a lot of different message boards looking for a way to keep that printer, but I'm so frustrated with Dell's lack of Linux support that I have to consider HP, since the LaserJet family is more broadly supported. 53 Comments »

Ad Campaign: Families Switching to Ubuntu

Advertising and Marketing, Linux submitted by limulus 09/04/07

There are currently ideas under review, such as "make ubuntu shine" which relate to advertising Dell's Ubuntu systems. If Dell decides to do some ads, here's an idea for an ad campaign:

"Switching to Ubuntu"



Find one or more real families that are interested in a Dell Ubuntu system, but previously only had Windows experience (and don't actually need any special Wine-incompatible apps) and follow them for a while to get good sound-bytes and string those together into a commercial. Some themes that should become obvious:

* before-and-after comparisons of their Windows boxes with their shiny new Ubuntu systems

* the joy of exploring and discovery in the land of free software. 'Wait... all these thousands of programs available in Ubuntu are really FREE?' :)

* "It just works" Sally on GAIM/Pidgin, Johnny using Firefox, Dad using OpenOffice.org to do a spreadsheet, Mom downloading pics from a digital camera, Grandma playing Sudoku, etc. Something for everyone. No one has to fight their computer to get it to do what they want. No dreaded command line.

* Would you go back to Windows? (I think we can see the answer to this by now ;)

If Dell hurries, they can have these ads for the Christmas season!

[see also my other ad campaign ideas: What can you do with Ubuntu? and Meet Mark Shuttleworth ] 5 Comments »

Ad Campaign: What can you do with Ubuntu?

Advertising and Marketing, Linux submitted by limulus 09/04/07

There are currently ideas under review, such as "make ubuntu shine" which relate to advertising Dell's Ubuntu systems. If Dell decides to do some ads, here's an idea for an ad campaign:

"What can you do with Ubuntu?"



Find one or more people who have bought a Dell Ubuntu system and have them show off what they can do with their systems; string the clips those together into a commercial. Some themes that should become obvious:

* easy software installation and updates

* command line not necessary (Ubuntu is very much a GUI OS)

* compiling software not necessary

* full range of applications

* 3rd party proprietary apps, like Flash and Google Earth

* all the little games you could ever want (e.g. Sudoku)

* 'it just works'

* "wobbly windows" and other spiffy cool effects for fun :)

[see also my other ad campaign ideas: Families Switching to Ubuntu and Meet Mark Shuttleworth ] 26 Comments »

Entry for each new product in Linux Wiki

Dell Web Site, Linux submitted by power3d 09/06/07

Dell has a wiki ( http://linux.dell.com/wiki/index.php/Ubuntu_7.04 ) for a few systems. Why don't create an entry for each system and then let the community contribute with tips/solutions for each system?
This way would be easier to solve installation or other problems in Linux. 9 Comments »

Have Firefox pre-installed as default browser

Software submitted by robinjfisher 02/19/07 **REVIEWED**

Does what it says on the tin! Most people only use IE because they aren't aware of other browsers - they think Internet Explorer is the Internet! What would really drive take up of alternative browsers is if Firefox was pre-installed as the default browser so that when people look for the "Internet" in Windows, they are using FF.
Firefox advocates at Dell have initiated discussions and driven action around exploring alternative internet browsers and experiences. As you can tell from our response to the Linux community, open source continues to be a part of our conversations about new products and services.





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Ubuntu pre-installed on Dell servers

Linux, Servers and Storage submitted by seeking_alpha 08/31/07

Could you please start offering servers with Ubuntu, Dell? Please. 26 Comments »

Dell Must Use Ubuntu Stickers! {Pics Inside}

Linux submitted by thebittersea 06/10/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

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Provide Ubuntu on Servers??

Linux, Servers and Storage submitted by phubert 08/31/07

Seems Canonical is thinking of it...

Canonical angles for Dell to offer pre-installed Ubuntu Linux on the server

...if there's demand...

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PROMOTE if you like this idea: ****

http://searchenterpriselinux.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid39_gc... 9 Comments »

Ad Campaign: Meet Mark Shuttleworth

Advertising and Marketing, Linux submitted by limulus 09/04/07

There are currently ideas under review, such as "make ubuntu shine" which relate to advertising Dell's Ubuntu systems. If Dell decides to do some ads, here's an idea for an ad campaign:

"Meet Mark Shuttleworth"



Mr. Shuttleworth is:

* South African
* a multi-millionaire
* a space tourist
* the sponsor of Ubuntu, a spiffy OS :)

Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are in their 50's; Mr. Shuttleworth is in his 30's
('Ubuntu: the choice of a new generation' ala those old Pepsi ads? ;)

To see more of Mr. Shuttleworth, have a look at the video on More4 News (click "Watch the report")

Have Michael Dell introduce him to American audiences :)

[see also my other ad campaign ideas: Families Switching to Ubuntu and What can you do with Ubuntu? ]
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High(er) spec Ubuntu laptops for UK/France/Germany

Inspiron products, Linux, Laptops submitted by jarocooke 08/24/07

I am literally sitting here willing to buy a Dell Ubuntu the second it is available, however there are a few things that it must have:

1. FSB of 667Mhz (at least)
2. A Core 2 Duo processor
3. A 1440x900 display

These things are all available options on the US 1420N model and were they available in the UK I would already have bought one. Please offer a higher spec laptop with Ubuntu installed as soon as possible. 4 Comments »

Sell Linux PCs in Canada.

Linux, Sales Strategies submitted by sorooros 08/14/07

How hard can it be to ship boxes north of the border? Dell.ca needs Linux option! 12 Comments »

Sell Linux PCs Worldwide - not only the United States

Linux, Sales Strategies, Desktops and Laptops submitted by ergo 05/02/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**

Dell has now decided to sell computers with Linux pre-installed. GREAT MOVE! But for the moment, it only concerns the US... Here outside the US, we can't wait to buy a pre-installed Linux Dell PC! Please sell Linux PCs worldwide!


Check out the details on Dell Linux systems worldwide!
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Better selection of Linux notebooks

Linux submitted by kasoroth 08/07/07

An Ubuntu notebook with higher specs would be nice. At a minimum, I'd want a decent monitor option (1920x1200 resolution), a decent NVIDIA video card option, and gigabit ethernet. I'd also prefer an AMD processor, and a price point about $50 less than an equivalent Windows system. 5 Comments »

Don't make it difficult for people to find Ubuntu machines

Dell Web Site, Linux submitted by xivulon 08/09/07

Ubuntu is now shipped to Europe, but it is hidden away and not that obvious to find. If you did not follow the news, you would probably have missed it completely. What link do people usually follow when buying a laptop at dell.co.uk? They follow the most preminent links:

Notebooks > Home > Home Essential Notebooks

This is where they usually end up to: http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/notebooks_good?c=uk&...

The inspiron 6400 does come with Ubuntu, but do you see a "Select with ubuntu" button anywhere? I don't think so. If you want a Ubuntu machine you have to get there via a completely different route, by selecting the OS first (on the less visible left column) and then the machine... You can do that for XP too, but with XP you can also select the machine first and then the OS. Why is it not the same with Ubuntu? Moreover, if you click on the laptop image, it will automatically select Vista (thus giving it far more preminence).

So, I am glad Dell started shipping Ubuntu, but to me it looks like they only want to make informed geeks happy, while hiding the option to average joe. If Dell was really serious they should have Ubuntu listed in the customization section of each and every supported machine.

Customize your Operating System:

* Ubuntu Linux [subtract £30]
* Genuine Windows XP [Included in price]
* Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Basic - English [Included in Price]
* Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium - English [add £23.50]
* Genuine Windows Vista™ Ultimate (32Bit) - English [add £117.50]

There is already a conflict-resolution message, so you could easily signal incompatible OS/hardware choices. The above is what I call "choice", anything else is muddling the water. 6 Comments »