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Short Take: Dell to include Linux its PCs

August 9, 1999 Dell will preinstall the Linux operating system on its laptops and home computers in the coming months, extending the operating system availability from servers, workstations, and business desktops... TAGS: Short take, portable computer, Linux, spokesman, home PC, workstation, Dell Dimension, Dell, operating system, server, laptop computer, PC

Dell picks Ubuntu for Linux PCs

May 1, 2007 Computer maker is trying a second time to sell Linux PCs and has chosen Canonical's Ubuntu to supply the operating system. TAGS: Linux PC, Ubuntu, Linux, Dell, PC, operating system, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

The XP alternative for Vista PCs

September 21, 2007 Microsoft is quietly telling PC makers they can offer a Windows XP "downgrade" to customers buying systems preloaded with Vista.Image: Lenovo's XP 'downgrade' program TAGS: PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, spokeswoman, Lenovo, tablet, Fujitsu, Dell, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., HP, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Dell brings back XP on home systems

April 19, 2007 After adding it back as an option for small businesses, direct seller offers older OS on consumer machines in response to demand. TAGS: Richard Shim, consumer PC, small business, launch, Dell, Microsoft Windows Vista, computer company, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Dell to carry Solaris 10 on PowerEdge servers

November 14, 2007 Under partnership between the two rivals, Dell will distribute Sun's OS on PowerEdge servers and provide support services. TAGS: Dell PowerEdge Server, Sun Solaris, Dell PowerEdge, Jonathan Schwartz, Sun Microsystems Inc., Sun Solaris 10, support services, Dell, Intel x86, agreement, server, Linux, operating system, HP

Dell likes Linux for virtualization

August 8, 2007 At LinuxWorld the Dell CTO says the two will make running multiple operating systems on a single computer easier. TAGS: virtualization, virtual machine, LinuxWorld, Linux, Dell, server, operating system

Dell takes small steps toward Linux

February 26, 2007 PC maker will certify some corporate machines with Novell's Suse Linux, but stops short of offering pre-installed Linux. TAGS: Linux, Novell Inc., Dell, Dell PC, OpenOffice, request, suggestion, U.S., PC, operating system

Dell bullish about Vista adoption

October 24, 2006 Consumers and businesses will embrace the new operating system, accelerate transition at home and work, Dell exec says. TAGS: adoption, enterprise, Dell, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Intel, Dell hold off on internal rollout of Vista

May 4, 2007 The two companies plan to wait to deploy the OS on employees' computers after the first service pack is released. TAGS: rollout, Intel Centrino, Microsoft Windows Vista, service pack, Intel, Microsoft Office 2007, Paris, Dell, platform, information technology, Microsoft Office, operating system

Linux fans ready to burn rubber

May 24, 2007 The open-source operating system makes headway with Windows stalwart Dell and gets set for a high-speed plug this weekend. TAGS: Novell Inc., GPL, open source, Linux, Dell, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Vista winds its way to market

November 10, 2006 The release of the Windows update to computer makers is just the start of a long process to get it on shelves and in PCs. TAGS: Jim Allchin, computer company, Microsoft Windows Vista, OEM, Dell, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows

For Dell, industry standard now includes Linux

June 8, 2006 Open-source OS now accounts for a quarter of Dell's enterprise business and is growing fast, the company says. TAGS: Red Hat Inc., Linux, enterprise, industry standard, Dell, Unix, SuSE, Novell Inc., open source, IBM Corp., server, Intel, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Dell exec: We're not Wintel's lapdog

April 10, 2006 Kevin Kettler says Dell plays a starring role in guiding tech, even if that causes friction with allies. TAGS: Wintel, IEEE 802.11, Intel, Dell, exec, R&D, wireless networking, standards, PC company, networking, adapter, 64-bit, PC, Microsoft Corp., operating system

PC buyers aim to cut the 'crapware'

April 26, 2007 Following the lead of businesses, some consumers are wiping their systems clean and starting over, but it's not always easy. TAGS: Richard Shim, PC company, Lenovo, copy, system restore, operating system, Dell, HP, PC, hard drive, Microsoft Windows

PC makers climb onboard with Vista

January 30, 2007 As expected, the PC industry is ready with new Vista computers after years of delays. But the immediate impact on the PC market could be muted. TAGS: PC company, lineup, Microsoft Windows Vista, Gateway Inc., Dell, operating system, PC, Microsoft Corp., HP, Microsoft Windows

Virtualization bolsters Dell worldview

April 5, 2006 CTO Kevin Kettler touts the technology as a big improvement, saying it extends Dell's "building block" approach. Photos: Dell CTO pushes virtualization TAGS: virtualization, standardization, virtual machine, CTO, Linux, software company, Dell, AMD, IBM Corp., server, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

Is Vista helping boost PC sales?

May 23, 2007 It's tough to get a handle on whether Microsoft's OS is spurring people to buy, or if they'd be buying anyway. TAGS: Stephen Baker, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, PC, Microsoft Corp., Dell, HP, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Google: No Web browser plans

May 31, 2006 Executives say no to browser, downplay threats from Microsoft's new ad system and search plans. TAGS: Eric Schmidt, Google Inc., Web browser, Dell, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC

Xen leads Novell's turnaround effort in Linux

July 15, 2006 Virtualization tops list of Suse Linux improvements as Novell tries to gain ground against Red Hat. TAGS: Xen, Novell Inc., SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, SuSE Linux, SuSE, enterprise server, Red Hat Inc., Linux, open source, server, operating system, Dell

SGI plugs in Windows for compute clusters

January 11, 2007 Supercomputing specialist focused on Linux agrees to support Microsoft's OS for lower-end server clusters. TAGS: Silicon Graphics Inc., high-performance computing, supercomputing, Intel Xeon, Intel Itanium, high-performance, general manager, Linux, IBM Corp., Intel, server, Microsoft Corp., Dell, Microsoft Windows, operating system, HP
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