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.





Check out what daniel_j has to say on the options we offer.





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x64 Options

Operating Systems submitted by xdivino Apr 19

I've bought several machines over the past few months and they all came with free upgrades to 4GB of RAM, as most people know 32-bit editions can't maximise the use of this.

Why can't home systems start to move forward on the 64-bit bandwagon? It's an option for lattitude and some business systems but why not XPS, being an "Xtreme Performance System" i'd want the best possible performance and well 32-bit doesn't offer that.

Start Offering an option for x64 Vista/XP or other OS 6 Comments »

Make XP/Linux drivers available for all model even if only Vista is pre-installed

Accessories (Keyboards, etc.), Linux, Operating Systems submitted by vineets001 09/24/07 **REVIEWED**

There are good hardware models coming out. And only Vista is pre-install option. If people want to wipe off Vista and install XP or Linux, let them do that. Make a commitment to have the drivers available.


We're working on having drivers for the hardware we ship more widely available. Click here to learn more from john_h.





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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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Offer Slipstreamed up-to-date Windows

Operating Systems submitted by goldschool 3 days ago

When doing clean re-installs of Windows, it is time consuming to have to first install the original Windows CD, then Dell software and drivers, and then download and install all the Windows service packs and patches from Microsoft. Allow customers to download a fully up-to-date slipstreamed version of Windows (like SP3 for Windows XP) from the Dell website for burning their own CDs, and offer same for sale on Dell manufactured CDs for, say, $10 plus shipping (since the patches and service packs are free, $10 would allow Dell an excellent profit on manufacturing the CD and still offer a great convenience to customers). Customers have already paid for the Windows license and are entitled to the service packs and patches so I don't see a legal problem. Comment »

Offer No OS Option on all PCs for Home / Small Business Markets

Operating Systems submitted by gear Apr 22

Why not sell PCs with no OS installed and just include the drivers disk for popular OSes that are known to work on it like (XP, Linux, and Vista).

I already have licenses for XP and Linux and I can install my own here.

Having the drivers disk would mean I don't have to download them. 3 Comments »

Allow operating system CHOICE

Linux, Operating Systems, Sales Strategies submitted by rahbm Apr 9

Please make the operating system a priced option on EVERY PC, so that people know how much they are paying, and for what.

This will allow Ubuntu users to buy any system, as opposed to the limited range now, increasing sales.

This will not disadvantage Windows purchasers; they can simply tick the box for XP or Vista, and have a choice not available now.

This will also open up sales to those who want NO operating system, so that they can load their own. So far I have always bought 'white-box' PCs, but would like the ability to buy a real brand-name PC with support and warranty.

Simplified ordering (just pick the PC), with more potential customers!

Thank you for your consideration. 2 Comments »

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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How about now

Linux, Operating Systems, Vostro products, Simplify IT, Laptops submitted by tekhawk Yesterday

Idea marked status "Not Now" how about now

Ubuntu + Vostro Line

http://www.ideastorm.com/article/show/71869/Vostro_10001700_Ubuntu_Systems

Show your support in asking dell to take a second look are they ready now. 1 Comment »

Offer the RH line with Ubuntu on the Ubuntu Products Page

Operating Systems, Desktops and Laptops submitted by tekhawk May 2

http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/precn_n?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=...~

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they run linux do they not
why not slap ubuntu on them add them to the ubuntu products page and make a lot of people happy that you have

1. Greatly added to the Ubuntu line with little to no work
2. Offer some real nice system that support linux
3. Made those systems a lot easier to locate on the website (even though ubuntu systems are still to hard to find unless your know where to go)

this isnt something that will take much work to do im sure of that even if you had to make a sub-section called ubuntu for business though that would be a bad move because of your not selling bus systems to home users which im sure some linux gamers would like those laptops :D 6 Comments »

Live Linux CDs for diagnostics

Desktops, Linux, Operating Systems, Service and Support, Software submitted by undead999 11:41am

Offer a live Linux CD/DVD or ISO for diagnostics and data recovery. A corrupt operating system that wont boot may result in unnecessary data loss, what if a user could get to their files and export them to a CD or USB drive using a Dell provided Live Linux CD, customer satisfaction will improve. While the dell diagnostics hidden on utility partition can be useful, they do not offer complete diagnostics such as testing a network cards, writing to CD or DVD.

I understand there will be driver limitations for new models initially, it may take months or a year to get all/most of the drivers for a new system, but this is still a better option than a Dell customer losing data or doing a complete reinstall to troubleshoot hardware.

This could also position Dell to put more pressure on hardware vendors to develop Linux drivers ultimately expanding Dells Linux product offerings. Comment »

Offer machine specific XP drivers.

Operating Systems submitted by jtellis Apr 28

I recently bought a refurb 1721. Because of development work I'm doing I need to be running XP Pro. I understand that this machine is designed to work with Vista, but apparently your tech guys are telling people that the drivers don't even exist for XP - which they do.

Given that you are now offering XP as an option on equivalent machines, could you post a machine specific driver package for those of us who would like to switch to XP? That way I don't have to dig through and figure out all the drivers I need, I could just bring down a standard set. 3 Comments »

xp operating system offered on all products

Operating Systems submitted by winekfam Apr 24

I would like to have the option to buy windows xp on the xps 1530. We have vista on two computers and donot like the system. 4 Comments »

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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We need BSD support too!!

Operating Systems, Service and Support submitted by mad_nassos May 3

I am totally satisfied that I can use some Linux distributions, like Ubuntu, Fedora and OpenSUSE in my XPS M1330 laptop, but I am a freeBSD user too. I think all BSD users will appriciate it a lot if there was some support on freeBSD, too, as for instance in my XPS, I can't use my Network Card, neither my Wireless Metwork Card. 8 Comments »

Give the same discounts to open source models as Windows models

Linux, Operating Systems, Sales Strategies submitted by bashveank Mar 31

Why are there constantly sales on Windows machines but never any sales on the identical open source machines? 5 Comments »

Offer A Free Downgrade From Vista To XP

Operating Systems submitted by huper 04/24/07

I for one have had it with Windows Vista. I find this software so full of bugs that I am spending more time transferring log files to Microsoft than getting actual work done. They are certainly not paying me for my time to repair their flaky software! When I got my Dimension E520 it came loaded with a 2.8Ghz Duo Dual Core Intel Processor, 2GB of RAM, 256MB on an NVIDIA card & 2 - 250GB hard drives. Surely this system would be powerful & I could focus on writing & getting work done quickly. But no, the slow speed of this operating system taxes the hard drives & CPU so they are regularly running at 75% & 89%. I have tried changing the swap file to use a different drive, removed non essential services as well as swapping out memory from one slot to another. I have used every OS both client & server since DOS 1.0 & this is by far the worst! (Except maybe BOB or ME). Dell wants to give users an upgrade to Windows Vista within a certain time frame. How about offering a downgrade to XP for people who don't want Vista? Otherwise I will be checking into which Linux version will best run on this hardware.
MCSE since 1996 & now an extremely disgruntled Windows Vista hostage! I will happily surrender my Windows Vista disk for one with XP it!! 18 Comments »

Ubuntu on Alienware

Linux, Operating Systems, Software submitted by acelin Apr 13

I am looking to buy an Alienware, and I think it would be awesome if Alienware products had the Ubuntu option. 22 Comments »

64bit Drivers for Vostro Desktops

Desktops, Operating Systems submitted by dguillaume Apr 14

Why are there no 64bit drivers for the Vostro 400? I ordered it with 4GB of RAM but it can't see it all as it comes pre-installed with 32bit Vista, I have tried upgrading to 64bit but Dell don't provide any drivers. 3 Comments »

Help out with Linux drivers

Operating Systems, Vostro products submitted by sathiyaneo Apr 10

I bought a vostro 1000 notebook loaded with Vista Home basic. I recently installed SUSE 10.3 and later Ubuntu 7.10. On both occasions i'd to curse myself for not having proper drivers for browsing net. Yes... I develop problems while surfing net. My network cards driver isn't recognised it seems. Can any body help me get out of this.
Why don't dell ship their drivers developed indigenously or supply drivers through net? 2 Comments »