Acer won't commit to pre-installing Linux on its line-up in Australia, despite hinting that it would do so in the UK.
After strong pressure from open-source fans worldwide, Dell has added another territory to its Linux PC domain, launching two computer models for the British market with Ubuntu Linux pre-installed.
While the US PC maker has ceased pre-installation of Red Hat Linux on its desktops and notebooks, Dell Computers Australia has no immediate plans to follow suit.
While the US PC maker has ceased pre-installation of Red Hat Linux on its desktops and notebooks, Dell Computers Australia has no immediate plans to follow suit.
Asia- Pacific customers wanting to get their hands on Dell PCs, pre-loaded with Ubuntu Linux, will have to wait.
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