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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...
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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.
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Ubuntu
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Linux
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PC
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Microsoft Windows
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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
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Microsoft Corp.
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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.
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launch
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Microsoft Windows XP
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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.
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Sun Microsystems Inc.
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Intel x86
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agreement
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server
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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.
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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.
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PC
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Novell Inc.
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open source
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IBM Corp.
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server
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Intel
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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.
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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.
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PC company
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Lenovo
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system restore
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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.
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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
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IBM Corp.
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server
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operating system
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Microsoft Windows
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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.
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Stephen Baker
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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operating system
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PC
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Microsoft Corp.
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HP
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Microsoft Windows XP
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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.
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Google Inc.
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Microsoft Corp.
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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.
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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.
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IBM Corp.
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