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Dell denies ditching Ubuntu PCs
Dell has denied that it will no longer offer Ubuntu on Inspiron systems sold in the UK, and has maintained that a problem which meant that some customers were unable to buy the software pre-installed has now been fixed. Read more »
Acer gives mixed message on Linux line-up
Acer won't commit to pre-installing Linux on its line-up in Australia, despite hinting that it would do so in the UK. Read more »
Dell soon to launch Linux PCs
User demand has convinced Dell to offer PCs with Linux pre-installed — but there will be no naked PCs Read more »
Dell pressured to extend Ubuntu PCs outside US
Dell may be forced to sell PCs pre-loaded with Linux distribution Ubuntu internationaly after more than 20,000 people signed a petition on the company's user forum. Read more »
Dell tests users' appetite for Linux
Dell has sent out a questionnaire to see if users are interested in desktop Linux, and which version of the open-source operating system they would like to use on Dell hardware. Read more »
Dell: Linux growing despite Microsoft patent threats
The PC manufacturer says that Microsoft's patent-infringement claims have not affected sales of its Linux servers. Read more »
Dell explains Linux delays
Dell has revealed the reasons behind its decision to delay the availability of Linux sold outside the US. Read more »
Dell users demand more Linux options
Thousands of Dell users have contacted a user forum to call for PCs to be shipped with a Linux operating system and the OpenOffice application suite. Read more »
Dell takes small steps toward Linux
Dell has acknowledged that 83,000 users have urged it to sell PCs with Linux pre-installed, but it has fallen short of accepting their suggestion. Read more »
Dell's Linux PCs cost US$50 less than Windows PCs
Dell desktops loaded with Ubuntu Linux will cost US$50 less than Microsoft Windows-based systems but it is still unclear if and when they will be available in Australia. Read more »
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The importance of IP in Australia
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