Direct2Dell

Thanks. Im verry happy to sell my laptop and buy a really great DELL to use Ubuntu on it.

Dell with linux pre-istalled, sounds good!.

Available in India, sounds gr8.

So, Mr Dell will you going to make it TRUE ?.

Lets see, pls don't be baised...User must have freedom to choose (provided option are there).

Good luck.

Thanks & Regards,

Ozman,Delhi, India.

"You must be the change,
                                    You wish to see in the World."
                                              -Mahatama Gandhi

India, India, India!! When is Dell going to wake up to the demand for Ubuntu laptops in India??!!??!! That is a prime market for Ubuntu laptops; more people will buy if they can avoid paying the Microsoft tax - and save themselves the headache of installing and configuring all the hardware themselves. Why is the India-specific area of the website bereft of ALL Ubuntu-preloaded models?

Or at least give us the freedom to buy, without any OS preinstalled, the same models that you're selling in the US with Ubuntu; those of us who're geeks will go the extra mile and install it ourselves!

Why is Dell so focussed on providing Ubuntu only in the US, and ignoring the pleas from the rest of the world to provide them the same?

please provide dell with ubuntu in india also,

Another vote for Ubuntu preinstalled on Dell computers in New Zealand!

We want a choice!

Dell; please give us Ubuntu on XPS laptops in Australia!!

I'm going to be getting a Dell XPS M1530 in the coming few weeks and would love to get this with Ubuntu, not likely though in the timeframe that I have :-(

If it wasn't workable, you wouldn't be selling this option anywhere; why the slow rollout of the product? - so many people want a major vendor to sell laptops with Linux pre-installed.

Just don't cave in to Micro$oft pressure....

People have the right to choose which system they want in their personal systems, so that's a great new for the Linux community!!!

When I updated my PC 2 years ago, only 2 things stopped me migrating from MS/Win to Linux OS - finding a vendor that sells a PC with Linux loaded and no Quicken for Linux. I hope Dell will be selling a Linux loaded PC in Australia when I replace mime in about 10 - 12 months time,  Then I will migrate from Quicken to Quasar (or other) as I won't wait for Quicken beyond then (& I have used Quicken for well over 10 years.)

 Thank you for the option but bring it to Australia.  I won't be buying another PC until it comes either without an operating system or with Ubuntu preloaded.

Don't forget to bring them to Australia. Go Ubuntu go!

WOW...

Good work Dell !!!! 

when is it coming to india?

I vote for New Zealand to be the next country to offer Ubuntu pre-installed on Dell notebooks 

It was impossible to order a M1330 with pre-installed Ubuntu in Austria. Our neighbours in Germany *can* order ubuntu-notebooks exactly how we would need them.

And the second thing: Even on the dell.de website it was hard to find those ubuntu-notebooks.

I thought Dell would make our live easier, but helps nothing, when we cannot buy those things. :(

Anyway I ordered an XPS M1330 with Vista, have to delete Vista and install Ubuntu.

Is it possible to get a DUAL boot Dell notebook / laptop with both Ubuntu and Windows (XP preferably, or Vista otherwise)?  I am interested in the XPS M1330.  It would be cool to be able to dual boot this... 

Two weeks since our small office migrated to Linux (13 new laptops, 5 new desktops); 2 PC's running XP Pro.

One more lost opportunity for Dell in Canada. (all our servers are Dell)

 

Selling Ubuntu laptops in belgium to would be a very good step. I would immediately buy on!

When is support for belgium coming?
 

It's really great to know that Dell's selling Linux supported computers.

I mean, I don't care if is it Ubuntu, Fedora or whatever, it's good to know that your hardware is 100% linux-compatible, last year I've bought an HP laptop just because people told me it was more Linux-friendly, with GeForce based cards and such (I already knew that dell were selling ubuntu-based computers, but since it was not here in Brazil, bogus..). The software that came means nothing for all I care, since I'll download the latest version of open-source software right after my computer arrives

Thanks :)

so, if i buy a omputer with u can send me the software for free?????

but send it to me in a cd nt installed.....

tks for your respond 

Great now when i buy a new pc ill have what i want and only that, and when i want it i can just go download what i want when i want for free most of the time.
 

[...]I got a Dell inspiron 530s and   wanted another one, but with Linux.   I got some trouble finding the site at the begining, but I am glad we have that option like in another countries.

http://www.electrocomputerwarehouse.com

[....]

Hola !!!

a pesar de que todos escriben en ingles, podrían decirme como arreglo totos los problemas que se me han presentado para instalar ubuntu 7.10, me envía un mensaje de error de microcode....., antes instalé la versión ubuntu 6.10 y no puedo conectarme con la inalambrica.

Dado todo lo anterior, por que DELL no genera una versión de ubuntu compatible o que solucione todos los problemas que se generan en sus computadoras ??

Saludos a todos y VIVA EL SOFWARE LIBRE!!!! 

Good news. I have been using Ubuntu on my Sony laptop for a year and a half and, despite some reservations about the laptop itself, I love Ubuntu. When this Vaio ends its life, I will certainly consider replacing it with a Dell. 

Dell to offer Ubuntu? Dudes... I'm getting a Dell.... :P

Terrific move guys.  

This is Ubuntu's tests.  They have tested different Dell computers to see what works and what does not. If you are planning on installing Ubuntu on a Dell machine, check this out to see what problems you may have.  There may be patches that have to be installed.

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LaptopTestingTeam/Dell

an inspiron 6400,with  a few options

UBUNTU is really happy on it

and me too

everything " open"

gurpas 

   I bought a Dell long time ago, recently got stole.   I wanted another one, but with Linux.   I got some trouble finding the site at the begining, but I am glad we have that option like in another countries.  

Thank you!

P.S. I belive it needs a little more advertisment!!

To create a dual boot system, you have to first shrink the Vista partition and make a Linux partition. You also have to have a swap partition.  The tool you are looking for is GParted.  A Linux-based open source partition magic tool.  This is a livecd.  Copy this the same way you would copy Ubuntu on a CD.

1.  Download an ISO burner to burn to a CD if you don't have one already

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BurningIsoHowto 

2.  Download GParted (Latest version is always recommended)

http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=115843&package_id=173828 

3.  Burn GParted to a CD

4.  Tutorial to use GParted (Found this.  Looks good)

http://unix-tutorial.blogspot.com/2007/02/resize-windows-partitions-with-gparted.html 

This may help in allowing you to change your screen size

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/linux-newbie-8/cant-change-screen-resolution-to-1280x1024-on-ubuntu-with-ati-radeon-mobility-x1600-555602/ 

You will have to open a terminal and enter this command

sudo gedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf

NOTE:  Linux is case sensitive.  X11 has a capital X.  xorg is a lower case x

 I hope this helps. Make sure you make a backup file called xorg.bak.  If anything goes wrong, you can use this command to overwrite the file.  This is if you are stuck on the command line.

sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.bak /etc/X11/xorg.conf

 

I got a Dell inspiron 530s. I installed ubuntu 7.04 "remasterarized" by Dell and it worked almos perfectly. The only thing that is not working is the 1680x1050 widescreen resolution for the E207WEFP monitor. I got maximum 1280x1024 but it not cover completely the screen.

Anyone has faced and solved this problem? I would appreciate any help.

Thanks,

 
Vernek
 

OK, OK, great all those thanks to Dell for his offering.

But now: where is that hell of ubuntu so I should download it yet?!

 Patricia

I just received my new Latitude D830 with Vista Ultimate OEM. Now I want to install a linux distro (Ubuntu or Debian) but it seems to be impossible. When I search on the internet I don't find a solution. As Dell seems to create the opportunity to choose for Ubuntu I suppose they can deal with the bug in what seems to be their hardware drivers. Why can't they communicate and publish the solution to create a dual boot M$ Vista + Linux???

Shame on you Dell !!! 

When will we get them here in Australia?

When????? 

Great move!

I hope that possibility will offer  in the rest of country's!

You know, I am Italian ..............................................

I'm waiting for my laptop with Ubuntu and available in Spain, please.

Thank you! 

How can I do to buy a dell's notebook whitout having to buy any Windows, and if it is possible with Ubuntu already installed? I am in New Zealand.

Thanks! 

GRIPE!

 I just saw today that Ubuntu 7.04 is in fact being offered on the Dell webstore.  Why haven't I seen any advertised offering on their flyers which I receive in our Corporate HQ?  Why is there no campaigne to sell more Ubuntu boxes.  Is this just for interested Ubuntu Linux users and hobbyist  who accidentally find out via web search that Dell is now offering systems with Ubuntu 7.04?

 Why such a low or near to NO INTRODUCTION of the new OS being offered?  How will people know that it is in fact being offered?

 IF YOU SELL IT .... THEY WILL COME!

THEY CAN'T MAKE A CHOICE IF THEY DON'T KNOW THAT A CHOICE CAN BE MADE! 

Can Dell put at least one hint of indication that they do have Ubuntu on the main page?  All you see a link in "Desktops" for "Open-Source Desktops" then it offers "FreeDOS".

And even when you try and customize a PowerEdge Server there's no Ubuntu offering, only M$ Windows!

I find this a bit unfair!  The general public doesn't know its there!

Ronald Arenas, Dir of Sys/Network Svcs

DDSI-NY.com  / Gateway Industries, Inc.

I agree with most everyone.. thanks for building a box with Linux. I also use Kubuntu and am wondering if it possible to get the K desktop on a Dell, or can I upgrade myself?

 Thanks for not bowing down to microshaft!
 

Hi, I'm very happy about the move to include Ubunt!  It's about time people had a choice on the OS they want to work with!

I've established a Dell account for our company and have been using the dell servers I've purchase to run Feisty on it since the early part of 2006.  I've been running Zimbra, SSL-Explorer, BackupPC and LAMP to name a few Server Services running on a couple of Feisty boxes without any problems.  We now have Enterprise class services running for a mere fraction or close to $0.00 of what would have cost bucko-bucks if we had a M$ Windows Server Environment.  Oh, I do have one NT box running file and authentication services and all workstations running M$ Win XP Pro, but that's about it.

I love Ubuntu and couldn't imagine how I would do my job without it!

Ronald Arenas

Gateway Industries Inc.

Dir. of Sys/Network Services

this really is a great thing. reading all these comments i had some toughts about them:

1) most people are really happy with this anouncement and so am i but few of them think et a pitty that dell chose ubuntu. i think this is because ubuntu is the most popular distribution so most of the costumers will be used to the the way you work around in ubuntu.

 2) some of those guys said that they want to stick to windows. well there mad (sorry).

3) i think that the dell team really has to think about what is  in these comments. they're very interesting.

4) as for myself: i work around in linux for about a month and had much problems cause i wasn't used to it. i have had a lot of distro's (pioneer, SUSE, mandriva, fedora, dsl, elive and ubuntu) i tought the best was ubuntu but i hate the gnome desktop so i took  kubuntu instead.

5) some comments said that they wanted style. i think thats a good idea. hope you will consider it.

6)  one last thing for the ubuntu team: i work on the dutch translations for gutsy gibbon and i downloaded alpha (tribe) 2. maybe you should improve userfriendly gui and make the step from windows to linux a bit less big for new users. you're all doing a great job (dell, canonical and everyone who wants to try it out).

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

Next time I purchase a computer it will be from you because I believe in what you are doing. I know I can (and have) install Ubuntu myself without having to buy the computer from you.

 To package Ubuntu is a gesture of integrity and I respect that.

Tim
 

I just wanted to say that I'm really impressed with Dell for taking this decision, I guess it's time to change my HP for a new Dell laptop (needed a new laptop anyway) I'm an IT student and we have been playing with VMware and Linux distributions and I have liked Ubuntu and Fedora a lot.

Will you be offering your Dells with any other Linux distributions?

Either way well done! you got a new customer :)

I just saw this post & video.. good choice by DELL...

The video ended & I was just scrolling down & looking at the comments. They were not ending.. Finally, I got here all the way from top.

I don't know whether these many comments exist on any other post.. But I  feel, this shows the awareness of people about UBUNTU.. Good decision by DELL..

I own a DELL XPS M1710 notebook last summer (for both work and pleasure, obviously).  After seeing an Ubuntu / Beryl demo video on YouTube and now reading this announcement, I am very anxious to make the switch. 

Will you support Ubuntu with XPS M1710 drivers?

I am keen ony purchaceingLapTop with Linux OS. ThankYou Dell for taking initiative in providinh Linux Os based Laptops.

But, Does dell provodes Duel OS bootable Laptops (WixXP & Linix both).

If yes can any one suggesy me the recommrnded models, for user in India?

I just asked an online Dell Tech Rep if the E1705 Inspiron laptop could be purchased with Ubuntu. I was told that only the E1505 is offered with Ubuntu. I don't see why the 17" monitor laptop can't run it if the 15" monitor laptop can.  I was told I could load it myself, but there is no warrantee if I do so.  I'll wait and see if this situation changes anytime soon.

Some better news is that the XPS 410 can be purchased with Ubuntu, and I just bought one last year.  :)  I was told I should have no problem if I install Ubuntu on that myself.  I'm going to download it tonight and install it this weekend.

Kudos to Dell for giving the marketplace what it really wants instead of what MicroSoft dictates it delivers  Thank You!

yes yes yes !!!!

thank you dell , thank you linux !!!! 

i am a computer repair tech by trade and a lot of my customers have dells and they dislike dell becouse of the hassles with windows xp and hardware issues me myself i have an hp and tried ubuntu like it but theres one problem is there any way to get windows software aka games to run on it and make driver updates easer the by using the terminal in ubuntu if so then my next business computer will be a dell one other thing i forgot to add thanx for offering amd instead of just intel

Let Freedom Ring!

Congratulations to You for your  decision. Now you are not selling sugar water. Any new deals with Microsoft will loose me as a new customer. although I plan to buy Dell as my next laptop there will be enough time to see the real character that You have because MS is going to slap you around a bit. Hang in there, You can change the World.

Dude im getting a Dell (when i have money)

                                           Ubuntu inside

I hope it is available in Australia as well.

I asked a Dell saleperson whether I could get a laptop bundled with Ubuntu at one of the Dell direct store in Sydney yesterday, and I was surprised that he did not even know what Ubuntu is ...)

Great !!!!

but guys, you can get a dell preinstalled with windows and install Ubuntu yourself, or just wait for it to come to the rest of the world. BUT why is dell only offering this to the US only??? Why US only??

Need to think about this.....

I love this idea. I hope dell will offer this configuration in other countries like Greece for example...
 

Linux is very matured OS in all case. In desktops lack of professional support or carelessness of companies like Dell made Linux feel as a Hard to use OS among lot of non-techie users. I say it is late move by Dell

I wish to have Dell's Linux Laptops in India.

Use already on a inspiron 9300 for over 6 month ,update to 7.04 one month ago and it is making me cry of joy,so many software free. Had vista ,so hard to get working,so i flush it. By the way ubuntu saw all hardware ,sound ,wifi,graphic,ect. Up to now no anti virus and  no bugs came in. What can i said,bravo keep the transfer to ubuntu.

Hi All,

 I have a Inspiron 610m Laptop and I have Ubuntu configured and installed on it as well as Windows XP. I wish Dell could cater for the Asian Market as well, Malaysia, India, etc. I am looking forward to Dell catering for malaysian users to purchase these new systems as well. Hoping to hear some positive feedback.

 Can't hardly wait....

Hey guys, this is the best thing could happen. Now, people will have the chance to know what having a real professional software in their hands means. I got a small company, but all the cumputers here use Ubuntu and I must accept it was the best choice in all my entire life.

Congratulations guys. 

Ubuntu, it is another operative sistem or a compiled based-debian named ubuntu? (not original)

Ubuntu is falling like M$ is full of holds. I like Red Hat EL 5. more hard and excelente support!!!

Thank you Dell and I promise that from now on that I will only my Dell products in the future.

I feel that this is an important move that can promote computing to everyone regardless of age, race, background or disability

In the future I will turn to Dell because of this move
 

I'm still waiting on the credit from the "open source" deskop I just returned. Trying to install Ubuntu on a computer with only an onboard floppy and CD ROM was stressful, to say the least.  The so called "Free DOS" was not free ... unless major stress is healthy.

I've now installed Ubuntu on a locally built desktop ... and  found  this  site  on line. I'm still looking for a laptop.  I will now put Dell back on my list of options.

 There are many corporations that are destructive to the planet and  many think Mircrosoft is at the top of the list. It's certain they have contributed greatly to the anger and stress in the lives of computer users. I'm glad to hear Dell is not owned by Microsoft.

I'm still waiting on a credit from Dell for the "open source" computer I returned. The "Free DOS" was not free to me --  for I spent several stressful days trying to make it work. I had to pack the computer up so  I wouldn't be tempted to try and fix it.

I installed Ubuntu on a locally built desktop computer and was  amazed to find this site on line.  Maybe I was too hasty in giving up on Dell. They build great computers. The only problem with them are the operating systems.

 I'm still looking for a laptop and will now put Dell back on my list of options.

 I was beginnig to think Dell was owned by Microsoft.

yahhh, ive been pimping ubuntu to all the people i do webdev with.....some of the new comers to webdev now want to buy ubuntu machines from you ...

running a webserver/databses server and all the rest as well as a 3d desktop without sweat really made them weak at the knees.

 but i cant find the purchase page......is it ready yet, can i buy them in adelaide australia?
 

The so-called entry level PC offered by Dell is a monster compared to what I am using now (AMD Duron with 512m ram)  I am wondering, is it just me?  My current system will not use much more that 400m of RAM when I am scanning at 1200 dpi and I have a music player open.

So is there a practical reason to have 1gig, other than when running VMware?

My ole PC was choking on Win98 when I worked it hard, so retired it for almost 2 years and loaded Ubuntu on it on a lark. I found that my lame PC was suddenly quite adequate. The Dell $599 PC as configured, would probably SCREAM. I would love to hear reveiws when someone actually has one and can put it though the paces.

In the meantime, I am saving my nickels for a Dell.

Just one thing Dell, configure it to play everything (wmv, ra, swf, dvd out of the box)  I can do it, but it is kind of a PITA. 

Dell,

This is simply amazing.  I never thought I would see the day when Linux would become a heavyweight and get preinstalled from a big player.  I looked all around for a feedback E-Mail or something similar but could not find it, so for the moment I'll have to leave a comment. 

Thank you so much 

Brilliant move Dell!  Ubuntu is sure to please those seeking to get away from customizable windows OS's!

Bravo! 

Sad, that Ubuntu isn't American, and therefore not submersed in the evil economy and coorporate control that we are.

Bad move Linux, choosing THE most evil PC manufacturer in America to partner with :( 

Found this site:

http://www.dell.com/ubuntu

and this one 

http://lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-announce

 They give you the option to be notified with updated info.

i wish that my dell latitude d520 is included in the list for supported ubuntu laptops

thnx dell !

It seems that tomorrow (24/5/2007) inspiron 1505 and dimension e520 will be available with pre-installed ubuntu 7.04.

Lets see the prices.... 

Great news!!!

Ubuntu is a good distro (but Fedora is my favourite) and any Linux distro that makes it into mainstream computers will beef up the Linux assault on Microsoft. Hopefully, other manufacturers will follow suit. Microsoft, this is the beginning of the end!