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At least let us edit and change votes on Ideas about obsolete & discontinued products.

IdeaStorm submitted by jmxz Aug 19

Many, perhaps most Ideas on IdeaStorm are well over a year old, and many of these refer to obsolete products that may not be relevant anymore.

For example, there are Ideas about the 2.6.16 linux kernel while the 2.6.24 kernel is far more relevant today. If this Idea doesn't get edited to something more modern, no doubt most everyone who voted for it would no longer support this idea anymore.

There are requests for graphics cards and CPUs that are no longer the top products in their families, but based on the comments and votes it seems they were at the time. There are Ideas requesting software where the software vendors even announced that they'd stop security updates over a year ago.

There are requests for components that the entire industry has given up on like HDDVD.

Not letting these ideas be edited, and not letting people change their votes on them makes IdeasStorm look horribly out-of-touch. 1 Comment »

Improve Dell's Linux repository; Support Ubuntu better.

Linux, Software submitted by gjc Aug 19 **UNDER REVIEW**

Did you know that Dell has software repositories for Linux? It does. But they are only maintained by the community and only contain RPMs.

They are poorly documented and feel sloppy in general. I ran into problems while trying to use the firmware repository. I saw this message too much: "Couldn't find any package whose name or description matched..."

Dell should actively support this repository. It is a great idea! A well maintained software repository from Dell would be a real blessing to all of us Linux users with their computers.

It is not that hard to setup a standard Debian repository. Look at how Google or Wine have theirs setup.


Please see john_h's comment
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Seperate Linux promos to its own section

Linux submitted by bobwalt Aug 19

Despite a vocal group that supports it Linux will not be a viable OS option for the vast majority of endusers. It would be wonderful if while going through these ideas I didn't have to run across a bunch of ideas that promote Linux. I somehow can not picture everyday people like my 75 year old father-in-law ever getting used to it. We need ideas to make PCs more friendly not more obscure. 17 Comments »

Private ideas

IdeaStorm submitted by regarciac May 14

I think first of all, the ideas included in this portal should be private, and only answered by Dell, cause you are opening the information of some very good ideas to everyone in the web. I think it's a really good idea this page and its content, but making it public reduces its competitive advantage. 9 Comments »

Dell: join in! Offer a low-cost Linux PC!

Linux, Sales Strategies, Desktops and Laptops submitted by phubert Apr 2

It appears Dell remains afraid of Microsoft... and here is an answer we haven't heard from Dell on IdeaStorm:

"The top PC makers have so far treaded carefully. Dell's website sells Ubuntu computers in a separate section for open-source PCs, out of direct comparison with Windows machines. Dell spokeswoman Anne Camden said the placement reflects the fact that Linux is still not a mainstream consumer product."

From the USA Today article:

Burst of low-end PCs could boost Linux

"Business computing suppliers are finding open-source desktops especially gaining traction in cost-conscious developing markets. For example, IBM and Linux vendor Red Hat recently launched Microsoft-free desktops for Eastern Europe.

One buyer is Aleksandar Spagnut, a director of Moscow-based Rushotel, which needed new desktop PCs for a hotel-building project. Spagnut said his company saved 30 to 35% over comparable Windows machines. He added that Linux PCs are now common enough that a snowball effect is emerging, whereby technical support and "drivers" — which essentially tell programs how to interact with hardware — are much easier to find." ****

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/software/2008-04-01-cheap-pc-linux_N.ht... 19 Comments »

Submit hardware specifications to the Linux Driver Project

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Linux submitted by upstaked 10/05/07 **REVIEWED**

Back in January kernel developer Greg Kroah-Hartman from Novell started a project offering companies free Linux driver development.

This proved so successful that Novell made it his full-time job and turned to a project with over 200 kernel developers: http://www.linuxdriverproject.org/ .

So Dell, submit specs and convince your hardware providers to do so too. I want to spend my money on great new hardware that runs on Linux.





We constantly work with our hardware partners to develop and maintain open-sourced drivers. Also, we make it clear that through their own developers (or other projects like the Linux Driver Project) they need to deliver on drivers.






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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 »

Make available, through some means, what the IEEE 1394 chipset is on firewire-enabled laptops

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Laptops submitted by brutalnet Feb 28

For people like me that do digital recording on laptops, the manufacturer of the chipset is very important. My interface plays nice with TI chipsets, but not with VIA chipset firewire, for example. Despite it being a "standard", sometimes it doesn't work out that way. Comment »

Subsidize Microsft Office - It's expensive!

Sales Strategies, Software submitted by badblood 07/22/07

Subsidize Microsoft Office. It's over priced. Actually it's outrageously priced. Who does Microsoft think it is anyway. I can't believe any private citizen actually buys it,

(If those guys over at Corel would wise up they'd offer Wordperfect Office for 50 bucks, then they'd back on top once more.) 14 Comments »

Stop Overcharging on Notebook RAM

Sales Strategies, Laptops submitted by realskript 08/28/07 **UNDER REVIEW**

Dell really... REALLY need to stop overcharging... and when i say overcharing... i mean atleast double what you would pay to pick up the ram yourself.
On XPS Notebooks... you are charging $500 for 4GB of ram... when you could easily go pick them up at your local computer shop for $250... and pocket the other half of the $500...

It would be nice if dell could save the customers as well as the company itself this hassle.. and start charging NORMAL prices for an upgrade in RAM.

thanks =D

PS..... PROMOTE THIS!!!!











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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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Ubuntu on all models where it works

Linux, Operating Systems, Small Business submitted by jonsmirl 08/01/07 **IN PROGRESS**

I'm still throwing away copies of Windows. Recently I have ordered some Dimension 9200s from Small Business. All of these machines are running Ubuntu today without problem. They're being used to replace some PE400SCs that are starting to die. A 2GB quad core for $649 was too good a deal to pass up. It makes a great small server.

Please offer Ubuntu as a choice on all configurations where it works. I would have still paid $649 for the box and you could have kept the money you're sending to Microsoft.
We continue to explore different Linux opportunities on our systems. Check out daniel_j's comment below.




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Option to Bundle a HDTV Tuner Card with Vista Premium Media Center

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Operating Systems, Sales Strategies submitted by guest_houston 02/17/07

When someone buys a system with Vista Premium, which has all the Windows Media Center software, it would be nice if one could select an optional High Definition TV tuner card to go with it.

With the power of today's processors, and the availability of Over The Air (Free) hdtv signals, this type of machine could easily record and store HDTV as a PVR/DVR. Most major networks ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS, TheCW, etc are broadcasting HDTV shows.

But buying and setting up the HDTV card with Vista is something I'm sure a lot of folks would rather leave to Dell! 2 Comments »

Myth linux based DVR

Linux submitted by ukio-22 02/24/07

With the linux systems, offer the TiVO like Myth TV as an option (and include all hardware(configured) and all video cables/audio cables so it's a turnkey solution).

Why such hostility towards linux? It's what so many customers want.

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Ubuntu + MythTV + Dell = Winning Combo

Linux, Software submitted by tekhawk 07/20/07

ok i know this one people will like on the other hand i dont know if dell will be so willing to offer

a dell media machine running ubuntu + MythTV

with supported tv tuner cards ect

making dell the first big company that i know of to offer a linux media center computer these machines have been being used by lots of people that dont even really know that much about linux just know that the MythTV works and it works great

people please feel free to go into more details on this idea im sure we can get a big community push on this and please post any links you have to useful MythTV sites that show features ect

thank you all for your time comments always welcomed 17 Comments »

Develop Linux Promotional Material For Your Linux Products!

Advertising and Marketing, Linux, Sales Strategies submitted by aikiwolfie Jan 25

This is the information page for the Ubuntu version of the M1330. The M1330n. Except it's not. Dell simply reused the M1330's information page.

This might not seem like a huge problem. But take a look at the promotional video. Near the end all you hear about is how how you can access media and Microsoft office "without powering up the PC". And also notice the lovely photos of an XPS M1330 with a Vista desktop at the bottom right of the page.

Is Dell selling embedded Microsoft products on a Linux platform?

Just as a side note. If you're using any application at all on a PC, direct media or not, then th PC is "powered up". So the video even lies to Microsoft users. 2 Comments »

Create a Linux-based Dell PVR with no need for monthly service fees

Linux, New Product Ideas, Desktops and Laptops submitted by jeverettk Jan 31

A PVR (think Tivo) PC without monthly service fees? No price bump for the premium OS package to run it? Interface that lets you customize your own skins and functions? Free add-ons for web-based media?

Thousands of Linux users already have this MYTHical* toy. There's even a pre-programmed Ubuntu remaster* made especially for this purpose. Dell already packages all the hardware needed into current systems. The only real obstacle is that the average user would break down in tears trying to set it up.

Sure there's some work involved: Conceive it. Build it. Test it. Tweak it to just plain work. Maybe develop a super easy set up wizard that even my Mom could use (or just politely copy, distribute, and attribute someone else's work).

THEN, package it with really sweet surround sound and specially recommended graphics card and some crazy sharp display screen options - or even a HiDef projector.

Now, you've got yourself a Linux-based system that won't be relegated to a back of the house page hidden in your website. If you really want to take Linux to the bank, show this...stuff off!

*Checkout mythbuntu, might as well check out other MythTV remasters as well, like KnoppMyth, MythTVOS, etc. Remasters may differ from originating distros enough that some extra homework is required, but the support community would quickly build itself (read:explode). Come, on - blow my mind. 21 Comments »

Match hardware options for all Linux PCs

Linux submitted by mozartsopera Feb 4

Dell's offerings of Linux PCs varies too greatly from country to country. If people in the UK can get more powerful processors (N-Series Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6750 Processor (2.66GHz, 1333Mhz FSB, 4MB cache)) and multiple hard drives (640GB (2x320GB) 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive - Dual HDD Config) than so should people in the states. I can understand trial implementations to test the waters before having a larger rollout; but how difficult can it be to offer more options for processors, hard drives, etc?

When will the options match? 1 Comment »

Have AMD CPUS As an option for the Ubuntu Line

Linux submitted by timberwolf753 Feb 8

Give the people choice of CPU's to use in your Ubuntu Line. I want to buy one but I don't use Intel CPU's becasue they suck up power and that is why I use Energy Efficient AMD CPUs. So please, Let us choice if we want an AMD or Intel CPU in our computers. 2 Comments »

Integrated Modem/Wireless Device

Desktops, Linux submitted by wallydog Feb 8

As many people know, it is sometimes rather difficiult to find a device that will allow you to connect to the internet when using Ubuntu Linux or another flavor. While Dell has made it easy to get Ubuntu Linux pre-installed and working, they fail in the internet connectivity part. It would be incredibly easy if Dell could offer a modem/wireless device that can come integrated in the desktop, instead of having to choose A or B and see which works and which doesn't, and then they can provide an installed driver or driver download for the device chosen. 3 Comments »