Dell Offers Ubuntu On Their XPS & Studio Systems
Dell continues to amaze me in that they are now expanding their offer of Linux based computer systems. The once Windows only OEM is now offering Ubuntu 8.04 on the following models:
Dell Inspiron 530N
Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor E2180 (1MB, 2.00GHz, 800FSB)
Ubuntu 8.04 with DVD Playback
19 inch SE198WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel Monitor
16x DVD+/-RW Drive
Starting at $459
Inspiron 1525N
Intel® Pentium® Dual Core T2370 (1.73GHz/533Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
Ubuntu 8.04 with DVD Playback
Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280×800)
CD / DVD Writer (DVD+/-RW Drive)
Starting at $549
Studio 15
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5750 (2.00GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
Ubuntu 8.04 with DVD Playback
Glossy, widescreen 15.4 inch display (1280×800)
8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
Starting at $699
XPS M1330
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5850 (2.16GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
Ubuntu 8.04 with DVD Playback
Standard Display with 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW Drive)
Starting at $999
XPS M1530
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5850 (2.16GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
Ubuntu 8.04 with DVD Playback
High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch LCD(1440×900) & 2MP Camera
Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
Starting at $1,049
It is interesting that Dell has chosen to expand their line up of Linux based systems. One would think that Dell would not expand the line up unless there is a strong demand for the Linux only computers.
What do you think?
Comments welcome.





