bit-tech.net | Dell to sell Linux PCs
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Who here thinks companies actually listen at all to the consumer surveys? Most of us don't hold even the slightest hope that anyone is actually going to implement our ideas. However, one did - the customer spoke, and Dell listened. And the Texas-based computer manufacturer will start offering Linux PCs soon.
Dell arrived at the conclusion after tallying the results of over 1,800 different submissions for new products or services. The ideas came from Dell's recent "Dell IdeaStorm" site, which was started on February 16th by Michael Dell himself. Barely a week out, the company has already seen one idea floating to the top.
Dell addressed the matter in a post on the site:
"Your feedback has been all about flexibility and we have seen a consistent request to provide platforms that allow people to install their operating system of choice. We are listening, and as a result, we are working with Novell to certify our corporate client products for Linux, including our OptiPlex desktops, Latitude notebooks and Dell Precision workstations. This is another step towards ensuring that our customers have a good experience with Linux on our systems."
Who here thinks companies actually listen at all to the consumer surveys? Most of us don't hold even the slightest hope that anyone is actually going to implement our ideas. However, one did - the customer spoke, and Dell listened. And the Texas-based computer manufacturer will start offering Linux PCs soon.
Dell arrived at the conclusion after tallying the results of over 1,800 different submissions for new products or services. The ideas came from Dell's recent "Dell IdeaStorm" site, which was started on February 16th by Michael Dell himself. Barely a week out, the company has already seen one idea floating to the top.
Dell addressed the matter in a post on the site:
"Your feedback has been all about flexibility and we have seen a consistent request to provide platforms that allow people to install their operating system of choice. We are listening, and as a result, we are working with Novell to certify our corporate client products for Linux, including our OptiPlex desktops, Latitude notebooks and Dell Precision workstations. This is another step towards ensuring that our customers have a good experience with Linux on our systems."
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