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| author | luxagraf <sng@luxagraf.net> | 2015-10-25 08:45:11 -0400 |
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| committer | luxagraf <sng@luxagraf.net> | 2015-10-25 08:45:11 -0400 |
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diff --git a/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/05.21.07/Thu/dell.txt b/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/05.21.07/Thu/dell.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0b35295 --- /dev/null +++ b/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/05.21.07/Thu/dell.txt @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +As rumored, Dell has announced its Ubuntu Linux equipped PCs this morning. The particular models match the rumors we [published earlier this week][2] and will [go on sale later today][1]. However those hoping that a free OS would mean a cheaper PC are in for a bit of a surprise. + +In fact the pricing for the Ubuntu machines is roughly equal to that of Windows PC, and in the case of the low end desktop model, the Windows machine is actually a bit cheaper. + +So what's the deal Dell, is Ubuntu just a way of increasing your profit margin? + +To be fair Dell hasn't released the exact configuration specs for the Ubuntu machines yet. However, the base model of the highend desktop, the XPS 410, which ships with a Core 2 Duo processor, Vista Home Premium, 1GB RAM and 19 inch LCD monitor, is listed at the exact same price as the Ubuntu Linux version -- $900. + +But Ubuntu is a free OS and Windows costs money. Even taking into account the OEM discounts Dell gets from Microsoft, selling the same machine at the same price smacks of a cheap way to bump your bottom line. + +Some have suggested that Dell is covering the cost of supporting a new OS buy not dropping the prices as much as users may have hoped, but that argument falls apart when you consider that the entire GNU/Linux OS is developed and maintained for free. + +While it's nice that Dell is offering Linux as an option, I don't expect these machines to fly out the door when the Windows version are nearly the same price and Ubuntu is still a free download. + +Perhaps buying the Windows machine, selling your Windows license on EBay and then installing Linux is still the best option. + +[1]: http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2007/05/24/15994.aspx "Dell Offers Three Consumer Systems With Ubuntu 7.04" +[2]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2007/05/rumor_ubuntu_eq.html "Rumor: Ubuntu Equipped Dell PCs Arriving Thursday"
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