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ReactOS

Operating Systems submitted by fireball 03/07/07

There have been a number of ideas for offerings computers with some flavour of Linux preinstalled, and that's great. But, there are customers, who would still want to have benefits of Windows (still the majority of software applications are targeted at Win32 API and .NET Framework, not to speak about drivers for various consumer devices).

Would DELL be interested in supporting a project aimed at creating a compatible implementation of Windows (the same architecture, API and ABI), but under a GPL license?

This would sound crazy if it's to be done from scratch, but we already spent quite some time for development and even came up with a few releases (they are more like proof of concept, not usable at the moment for preinstalling on PCs).
If you like to read more - http://www.reactos.org

Thanks. 120 Comments »

No OS PC

Operating Systems submitted by tominla 05/29/07

I can buy a Dell server with no OS or software. I'd like to be able to buy PC's or notebooks with no OS or software. I have a full MSDN subscription, so I always end up paying extra for the OS on my Dell PC's and notebooks. I can still download the Dell drivers that I need. 10 Comments »

Genuine Operating System Disk

Operating Systems submitted by stomarelli 05/29/07

All systems should be shipped a GENUINE OPERATING SYSTEM DISK. We are paying for a license and should be able to use it on a different computer if needed. 5 Comments »

Environmental Laptop Based on Solar Energy/Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Environment, Laptop Power submitted by gchakra 02/17/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

What's smart for the environment is smart for Dell. Dell should build units that are degradable or can be easily recycled. Sure, its going to be a little more expensive, but it will be a smart product. It will use a lot less energy. The laptops could have a solar panel or be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. The first microelectronic implementation of a fuel cell will give Dell a tremendous marketing boost. It will be incredibly popular with kids in college.
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ZERO Noise Water Cooling Laptops

Environment, New Product Ideas submitted by ruvenss 05/28/07

Make a cooling system with less decibels than any other Laptop on the market. Use cooling materials, as an option, so customers can choose to pay more for a non noisy laptop.

A cooling system for every part of the laptop, even sharing the weight of the components on the screen side,. imagine a flat battery on the whole LCD screen back, now with that free space on the chassis you can split the harware components so they can breath better, also include a flat gel cooling system, to improve performance, battery life, and reduce the noise as much as possible. 20 Comments »

React OS, the only free windows.

Operating Systems submitted by eligzero 05/28/07

How would you like to cut the cost of your operating system by 100%? Every time a dell computer is built, or any other computer for that matter, which requires a windows compatible operating system, a license must be purchased from Microsoft. There is no true free alternative, as Microsoft Windows is currently the defacto computer operating system. Meaning, every time someone wants a computer that is compatible with most programs out there, they must pay Microsoft. Except ofcourse, if ReactOS matures.

ReactOS is the first windows compatible operating system ever developed. Having the potential to perminently turn out operating systems both free and open source, it is the most important online project of our time. With time, and help, ReactOS can bring to a halt the need of any individual or company to ever pay for an operating system ever again.

How much does Dell pay for Window's licenses? Hundreads? Thousands? Billions? How much does HP pay? How much does Intel pay? How much does America pay each YEAR to Microsoft for the basic ability to run programs which aren't even created by Microsoft?

If you think this number isn't in the billions, you haven't seen Microsoft's profits. Imagine if all of us, if America, if the world could stop paying Microsoft for the privilege to use computers. How much time, money, and energy would we save as a world? How could those billions be better put to use if we didnt have to pay Microsoft?

ReactOS is the only project of it's kind in the world. The only project which has the ability to save billions of people billions of dollars each year, and improve our global society. By providing a free, compatible alternative to Microsoft's propriatary operating system, not only are we saving ourselves money, but we also enhance the future for our children. By creating an open source free compatible alternative, you enhance market conditions by increasing competition, while enhancing learning through the availability of source code.

Further, our children will benefit by the ability of software engineers to study, learn from, and advance the currently stalled science of operating system development. And by doing so, they will not only improve the quality of future operating systems, but will also lower the cost of their use to corperations.

If there is one project that you decide to support in the next fifty years, make it ReactOS. Stockholders, businesses, programmers, neighbors, and even your children will benefit from the reduced costs and increased competition provided by this totally unique project.

Article written by Bryan Strait. 8 Comments »

AA battery powered mobile internet laptop

Laptop Power submitted by maxglover 05/28/07

Please consider making a laptop using a low power ultra mobile chipset, standard batteries (AA), and recyclable materials (aluminum). 3 Comments »

Laptop design - use different materials

Environment, Laptops submitted by badblood 05/28/07

Dell laptop designs are fine, functional and they are OK to look at. They are not Macs in design terms but who really gives a crap.

It might be nice though to use different materials, such as ceramic compounds, brushed aluminum, rubbers-edges, and as reg offered ages ago bamboo. 3 Comments »

Just a thought

Linux submitted by mkpeeters 05/27/07

Perhaps linux compatibility issues with dell hardware could be dealt with if they created their own linux distro, or support a community based distro. 3 Comments »

Wine

Software submitted by mkpeeters 05/27/07

Dell should create thier own version of wine. This version should have an easy to use GUI that anyone could figure out. They should also fix some of the problems, and increase compatibility with more MS Win software. They should implement this into thier Ubuntu systems, and make it available to anyone whom owns a linux/BSD based Dell. 9 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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Remove: "Dell recommends Windows Vista™..." from any publication

Advertising and Marketing submitted by tho.meier 02/21/07

It would be nice to see advertising without any Micro$oft, from Dell. I think there is enough advertising for MS from MS it self.

Somthing linke: "Dell supports muli-OS" would look good! Od: "Dell gives you the real choice" 61 Comments »

Actually promote Desktop Linux

Advertising and Marketing, Desktops, Linux submitted by mrvertigo 05/10/07

Dell offered desktop Linux once but seemingly did not market it as much as it could have, the company did not make money on a Linux desktop and decided to stop offering it, this is one reason that dell needs to effectively market its newest offertings
as a desktop alternative!!!

Without a REAL attempt to market this it will die like attempts by so many others, Dell has the resources to market this!

Lets get desktop lnux out there guys! 4 Comments »

No Extra Software Option

Software submitted by ootleman 02/16/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**

Would love the ability to have a clean Vista install. No AOL software, no earthlink software, no google software - just a clean, original OS.


Check out jeremy_f's update on our current software options.


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More RAM!

Desktops and Laptops submitted by mwmtjm 01/30/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

Do away with 512MB of memory as a base option to buy consumer desktops and notebooks. With Vista running best on 1GB at a minimum, don't make customers have a basic experience with the new OS because Dell wants to be able to advertise at a lower price point. The success of Vista -- and subsequently for Dell -- will be largely in word of mouth. Take a long-term view and build the momentum one great customer experience at a time right now!


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Dont eliminate XP just yet

Operating Systems submitted by javaprog07 02/17/07 **IMPLEMENTED**

Ok, well I know I may be chastised for bringing this up, but vista is still a young operating system with its own problems etc... I would like to see both Home and Business computers, especially notebooks have an XP Home and Pro option on top of Vista until it has at least been out for a year. For those seasoned users like me who just feel that you need to let a new OS mature before jumping right in. I am planning on buying a new notebook, and I would like to insure I wont have to format it on arrival just to have XP.
Check out the Idea in Action to find out more about Dell offering XP.




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No OS Preloaded

Linux, Operating Systems, Sales Strategies submitted by agreer 02/17/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**

I have a XP Pro retail copy, will soon buy retail vista, I also like Linux: Make WINDOWS-FREE, and OS-Free an option for more than just expensive business lines.


Dell has systems available that do not have an OS pre-loaded called N-Series line. You can check them out at www.dell.com/nseries.

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Use magsafe power connectors

Laptops, Laptop Power submitted by badblood 05/20/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

MagSafe power connectors, by Apple, are magnetic power connectors that pull out harmlessly when the cord is tripped upon.



They are very cool and quite sensible.





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Recycle & refurbish old Dell PCs back to Dell for 10% discount

Environment submitted by reg 05/18/07

Recycle your old Dell back to Dell for a 10% discount on new equipment. Dell can then secure overwrite erase the hard drive, install Ubuntu + hardware drivers, then donate the hardware to unemployment, food stamp, and welfare offices Nationwide. The social services offices then can pass out the refurbished used equipment to its clients, and Dell can be given BIG tax breaks by the State and Federal Systems.



1. Recycle - Turn it in, don't landfill it.
2. Reuse - There is still life left in that old hardware
3. Reduce - Buy new electronics less often, get 5 years use out of every PC.
4. Refuse - wasteful spending, wasteful practices & wasteful companies.
5. Refute - Once wasteful practices or procedures are identified, correct the problem with Action! 58 Comments »

Fully Upgradeable Laptop

Laptops submitted by badblood 05/19/07

Produce a Laptop where everything can be upgraded. Asus is doing it - and here it is:



You name it: Processor, LCD, hard drive, memory, graphics card, optical drive -- take the old one out and put a new component it, all within minutes. The notebook is designed around the core principle of it being easy to upgrade.

Maybe you already have a flexible computer like this one? 9 Comments »