Comments on: Linux on Dell desktops: Too little, too late?

By: lefty.crupps

lefty.crupps — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:43:46 +0000

Yes, a Dell without any OS is about $50 more than with preinstalled XP. It is a crock, especially since people want to vote with their wallets, even if they do remove the Microsoft Windows.

Desktops will disappear but no time too soon, especially in the home. Selling the option of a preinstalled Linux only makes sense if they have over 90,000 people asking for it.

I think Dell is too scared of Microsoft, though, as are most major vendors. The first to break takes a big chance, but has the potential to make major inroads and profits.

Any computer company that also provides support, and hasn’t already started Linux training for their phone/IT support staff, is screwed. They should have all started that two years ago MINIMUM for when this day would come.

By: Allan

Allan — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:45:28 +0000

Desktop Linux may have missed its opportunity given that much of desktop functionality is rapidly transitioning to the Web. Why spend the effort of building and maintaining a desktop (Linux or Windows) when desktop functionality is available through virtual desktops or Web apps?

Why does the talk of virtual desktops stop with the business setting? I think Linux has a great opportunity to create a virtual desktop accessed through a thin-client for consumers and market it to consumers weary of the endless threats of malware, spyware and hacked Windows boxes.

By: Thilak

Thilak — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 04:08:14 +0000

A guy just left a comment over at my post saying that Linux based systems from Dell cost about 50$ more.

I’m not sure if this is true or false, but if it were true, I’ll buy Windows and then install Linux.