Australian SMEs aren't paying nearly enough attention to Linux considering the top priority for their IT managers is to "reduce costs", but despite the prevailing attitude, it won't take much for open source to have a far greater impact in the near future, according to research released today.
In a sign that the convergence trend is even reaching technology's stalwarts, Dell has hinted its customers could force it to release a laptop with an eight-inch screen.
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.
Dell is trying a second time to sell personal computers with Linux preinstalled, this time using the up-and-coming Ubuntu version of the open-source operating system.
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.
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Linux is sought to save money and add flexibility. However, improperly addressing support and management needs will negate such benefits, says Meta Group.
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After adding it back as an option for small businesses, Dell offers the older OS on consumer machines in response to demand in the US.
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Virtual machines gained popularity as a way to emulate Windows on Mac OS or Linux. ZDNet Australia looks at the two most popular packages.
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