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After extensive development and testing, Dell PCs featuring Ubuntu are now shipping with version 8.04. In addition to the DVD Playback offered in version 7.10, the newly available version 8.04 offers even more peripheral options such as ATI Video Graphics, Dell Wireless, FingerPrint Readers, HDMI and even better Bluetooth and MP3/WMA/WMV support. Not sure Open Source is for You?The main thing to note is that when you choose open source you don’t get a Windows® operating system. If you’re here by mistake and you are looking for a Dell PC with Windows, please use the following link.
Already an Open Source fan?Choose from the following two options to get started, or keep reading to learn more about our open source offerings.
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Open source software is designed in a way that lets multiple people change, improve and redistribute the source code, meaning the software is generally community developed and available for free. An advantage of open source is that it can deliver more reliability and flexibility, as well as faster updates and fixes, all at a lower cost. Plus, if you’re an expert, you can tweak and alter the code to completely customize the software to do exactly what you want. A downside is that some open source software requires intermediate or advanced knowledge to use, and in the case of operating systems, may not be compatible with the same software applications and hardware as Windows operating systems. |
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Ubuntu is one of the world’s most popular open source operating systems. Ubuntu is a Linux-based operating system that is community developed, updated regularly and offered for free. Designed to be user friendly, the Ubuntu OS comes with built-in software for office productivity (i.e., word processor, spreadsheets and presentation applications), e-mail, calendar, chat, web browsing, photos, and more.
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The Linux Community has spoken, and Dell has listened. . .again. | |
The Linux Community has requested Moblin, so Dell is offering a Mini 10v with Ubuntu Moblin Remix Developer Edition.
Dell is launching the Mini 10v Ubuntu Moblin Remix Developer Edition exclusively for Linux enthusiasts, developers, and early adopters. It is not designed for Microsoft Windows-centric users who are unfamiliar with Linux. |
Moblin is an optimized Linux platform that provides a modern, engaging user experience for mobile devices such as netbooks. Moblin has a common core of Application and User Interface services and APIs, which provide application developers a rich and consistent development environment across multiple device form factors.  |
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Interact with other Linux users. Ask questions, share experiences and learn. More Details | | |  | Dell Recycling
Learn how your Dell retired equipment can be put to use elsewhere. More Details | | |  | Plant a Tree for Me
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