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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. TAGS: Linux PC, Ubuntu, Linux, Dell, Windows PC, operating system, PC, laptop computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Intel makes Linux PC program global

March 16, 2005 Intel program to make it easier for Chinese and Indian computer makers to sell Linux on PCs is going global. TAGS: Linux PC, Linux, Intel, computer company, PC

IDC: Linux PC sales to hit $10 billion in 2008

December 15, 2004 "Linux is no longer a fringe player. Linux is now mainstream," the researcher says. TAGS: Linux PC, Linux, forecast, Open Source Development Labs, Linux server, Intel Itanium, mainframe, study, IBM Corp., server, researcher, Intel, operating system, PC, HP, Microsoft Windows

Five reasons not to fear a $200 Linux PC

January 24, 2008 A rash of supremely affordable PCs preloaded with Linux has hit mainstream retail stores. And trying one is not as risky a proposition as you might think.Photos: Three sub-$200 Linux PCs TAGS: Linux PC, Stephen O'Grady, Everex, Linux, Ubuntu, PC company, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows

Desktop Linux a vehicle for pirating Windows

September 29, 2004 Consulting firm reports that about 40 percent of Linux PCs will be modified to run an illegal copy of Windows. TAGS: desktop Linux, Linux PC, installed base, Gartner Inc., Linux, consulting company, consulting, Asia, copy, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Linux PCs: Customer service or lip service?

November 2, 2005 Despite much hype over Linux, finding a new home PC running the open-source operating system is no easy task. Photos: Looking for a Linux PC TAGS: Linux PC, Linux, Red Hat Inc., home PC, research company, open source, customer service, San Francisco, operating system, conference, PC, Dell, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Dell: Microsoft warnings haven't hurt Linux uptake

October 12, 2007 CEO Michael Dell says Microsoft's patent-infringement claims have not affected sales of its Linux servers. TAGS: Linux, Linux PC, Dell, server, Microsoft Corp., CEO, notebook computer, PC, Microsoft Windows

Dell clarifies reports of Linux PCs in Europe

July 7, 2004 A dealer is selling Dell machines equipped with the OS, but the PC maker says the operating system was not factory installed. TAGS: Linux PC, dealer, Linux, Linspire, Dell, PC company, Dell PC, Dell Optiplex, Europe, Intel Celeron, open source, PC, operating system

HP to sell Linux PCs across Latin America

January 18, 2006 Machines pre-installed with Mandriva Linux will ship in "all Latin American territories" including Brazil, Argentina and Mexico. TAGS: Mandriva, Latin America, Brazil, Conectiva, Argentina, Linux PC, Mandriva Linux, Mexico, open-source software, Linux, HP, agreement, open source, PC

LinuxWorld opens for business

August 9, 2007 Latest announcements at the open-source conference include Dell's decision to expand Linux PC sales to Europe, China. TAGS: LinuxWorld, Linux PC, open source, Linux, Novell Inc., Ubuntu, Lenovo, Oracle Corp., China, Europe, CEO, Dell, database, HP, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

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