Dell working on more computers without an operating system pre-installed

zekrahminator · Feb 28, 2007

Thanks to recent letters to Dell, we may soon be seeing Dell computers (mainly laptops) without an operating system installed. This has several benefits. The cost of the machine is lowered, because a Microsoft operating system costs a considerable sum of money. The customer also has an option to configure their operating system however they want, be it from Microsoft or a *nix distribution. They also do not have to deal with the large amount of generally unwanted pre-installed software.

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cdawall · Feb 28, 2007

ha linux on a dell laptop

though dell better get some better driver support if they are going to do this

PVTCaboose1337 · Feb 28, 2007

That is a great idea. I hate the bloatware.

Scavar · Feb 28, 2007

I suppose that's good news. Not that I would buy a Dell anyways.

infrared · Feb 28, 2007

well, the dell laptops are pretty good, and not having to spend time formatting is a bonus

C.Ash · Feb 28, 2007

Great Idea. Now I dont have to buy Windows again.

Keiki · Feb 28, 2007

I doubt this will happen because Microsoft will definitely put lots of pressure on Dell not to do this because quite simply OEM distribution of Windows OS is one of their primary sources of revenue.

Homeless · Feb 28, 2007

Sounds great to me

INSTG8R · Feb 28, 2007

Keiki said:
I doubt this will happen because Microsoft will definitely put lots of pressure on Dell not to do this because quite simply OEM distribution of Windows OS is one of their primary sources of revenue.

Excellent point. If Dell does this other OEM's may follow. It may not be a bad thing, it may take some of the wind out of MS.

Fusion · Feb 28, 2007

I can see MS won't like that, they are funny about 'naked PC's', nevermind.

Pinchy · Feb 28, 2007

Too many people will start using "illegal" windows

(not me of course :rolleyes:

)

EastCoasthandle · Feb 28, 2007

I would have to see what they are selling the computers for to know if this is really a deal or not.

BXtreme · Feb 28, 2007

Go Dell Go !!

, the best

in pre-mades and laptops that is

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Dell working on more computers without an operating system pre-installed

zekrahminator

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cdawall

where the hell are my stars

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