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$2500 base price is outrageous for the XT Tablet Latitude products submitted by jervis961 12/11/07
I can't believe Dell would shoot itself in the foot like this. After people waiting so long on Dell's tablet only to get a watered down spec list and huge price tag. Include a touch sensitive screen on your new linux powered sub-notebooks! Linux, Laptops submitted by shrewduser Jun 14
Touch sensitive screens cost next to nothing, especially when its done by the manufacturer at scale. YI think they have an important role to play on the new generation of utlra portable linux based devices. Dell.com consumer-oriented Linux page Dell, Dell Web Site, Linux submitted by rafaelrojasc Jul 1
I know Dell already has a Linux-oriented Web page at www.dell.com/linux but it's too BUSINESS-oriented. Dell should make a small Web page explaining to regular consumers the benefit of using Linux and their Ubuntu offering (no virus, no spyware, rock stable, choice, free as in freedom), and then direct the user to Dell's Ubuntu computers, instead of the "cautionary tale" you get when you click on the "Dell ubuntu" link which says something like "Ubuntu's not for everyone. If you want Windows, come back.". Provide Linux Drivers for all your Hardware Linux submitted by gergnz 02/19/07 **IN PROGRESS**
I don't care whether the OS is pre-installed or not, I want all the hardware to be totally supported in the Linux kernel without in mucking around. I currently have a Dell M1210 and I wish the modem would work, just in case I need it. The web cam would work, just in case I need it. At least the Intel wireless card is totally supported. Thanks Intel!! Add more staff to the Linux development team. Linux, Service and Support submitted by aikiwolfie Jun 25 The Linux guys at Dell do a great job. But there just aren't enough of them to meet our impatient demands. Please take on a few extra bodies with Linux programing credentials to speed things up! 2 Comments » Put Ubuntu on the list of operating systems when building a PC! Linux, Sales Strategies, Desktops and Laptops submitted by samb0057 08/10/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
Ubuntu is hidden in a dark corner of the website. I work in IT support, and I have a client who was having virus problems a little while ago. I fixed the problem by installing Ubuntu on their PC. Very recently they called me asking for advice on a new computer, I told them about your new offer providing Ubuntu pre-installed on PCs and they wanted to purchase, but could not find the section on your site (this person is a very basic user, doesn't know what open-source means, probably didn't even see the open source link). There is no way they would have found your Ubuntu section on their own. Dell's Website must work with Firefox running on Linux Dell Web Site, Linux submitted by qgonjon 07/16/07 **UNDER REVIEW**
It's discouraging to have a Tier 1 vendor (Dell) selling Linux products and yet not really tailoring to Linux. Don't get me wrong Dell, I am not trying to take away all the good you have done. Offering Linux is a step in the right direction and I would like to see more steps taken in a monthly or quarterly basis. But, it seems that the basis for your current Linux promotion is for the Open Source enthusiast like me. I use Linux at home and at work as my main operating system. I use Firefox as my browser and I'm trying to order a Dell Inspiron 1420N. However, it seems that the embedded flash script that shows the different colors choices for the Inspiron is not working under Linux. It also shows that I can't see the different images thereafter. It works with Windows running Firefox as my vmware machine verified. But that is not the type of user that will most likely purchase a Linux laptop. Service and Support submitted by aikiwolfie 08/27/07
I have a broken Dell W2600 LCD TV. The annoying thing is the only problem is the stupid "flea power" switch died. But it's out of warranty. Even more annoying is that it's only 3 years old and originally cost me around £800+. Promote a choice for desktop environment like KDE/Gnome Desktops, Operating Systems submitted by mdeweerd 03/29/07
Linux is pro-Choice and uBuntu comes with Gnome, therefor there is the Kbuntu project with KDE. Some people like Gnome and other people like KDE, so not only give a choice in distribution, also give a choice in Desktop Environment. Ubuntu Beryl, Have it be an Option Linux, Software submitted by daniel117 08/17/07
Update:Please do not vote here but vote at the updated idea:Compiz Fusion, Have it be an Option Make Touch Screens Optional on all Computers Monitors and Displays submitted by badblood 05/09/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**
It's a nifty feature and not much to add really....so why not? XPS products submitted by metothelimit Jun 11
In xps 1530, when you change volume with the media keys you change the volume of the active aplication or windows volume, but in some games/aplications you cant: if the volume is muted, you have to exit and change in windows and rerun later. offer the choice between ubuntu or Kubuntu submitted by pagux 05/03/07 Lots of people dont use Gnome based Ubuntu but more powerful Kde based Kubuntu ....offering Unbutu to Kubuntu wont make any sense ......so there should be choice ...also do a poll to know how many ppl prefer ubuntu vs kubuntu 14 Comments » Offer Kubuntu as pre-install choice - as interface easier for customers familiar with Windows Linux, Sales Strategies submitted by dspain 11/09/07 Offer Kubuntu (http://www.kubuntu.org/) as pre-install choice on new Linux Dells, in addition to Ubuntu choice. It would make sense to offer Kubuntu version of Ubuntu to most people as the KDE desktop interface, as well as being easy to use, is a much easier transition for Windows users (I can attest to this being a long-term windows user myself). I find Kubuntu very intuitive and it is running faultlessly on my Dell Dimension 8400 (dual boot with Windows XP which I will probably ditch soon). I have spoken to a number of other people and many are moving towards the Kubuntu version – also loading Firefox as web browser and Thunderbird as mail client. 10 Comments » INCLUDE a KUBUNTU INSTALL CD with each Ubuntu system sold! Linux submitted by phubert Jan 15
KDE 4.0 is out. Proof that Linux and OSS are ONLY for hobbyists! Linux, Operating Systems submitted by phubert 03/06/07
Since so many have tried to say Linux/OSS are only for hobbyists and 'not for business', I thought it would help if we could supply anecdotal evidence of business, Education and government USE of Linux and OSS. Pre-Installed Linux | Ubuntu | Fedora | OpenSUSE | Multi-Boot Linux, Operating Systems - Multiboot, Sales Strategies, Desktops and Laptops submitted by dhart 02/16/07 **PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED**
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. Make Linux and no Operating system standard options on all future products Operating Systems submitted by jervis961 08/17/07 **REVIEWED**
OK Dell you have committed to supplying Linux options in limited form. Since you have laid the groundwork already here is the next step. Every new product you release that needs an Operating system should have Linux and also no Operating System as an option in the configuration along side Windows. Since you have to write drivers and test compatability for Vista when making a new product just make it compatable with Linux at the same time. There will no longer be a need for a seperate sections for Linux or no Operating system since all of the products will have the option. this will help make your site easier to navigate for you customers. You can also create an ACCURATE help me choose section for the OS choices. Please make Ubuntu XPS Notebook cheaper than XPS Vista Notebook Linux, Operating Systems, XPS products submitted by dki May 26
Hi,  track my votes
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