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Dell Releases First Consumer Product with Mandriva

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the maybe-they-do-have-a-soul dept.

WindozeSux writes "Dell Laptops(Latitude 110L) are now shipping with Mandriva Linux pre-installed. Mandriva says this represents a milestone to make Linux more available to consumers. From the article:"This product shows the world that Mandriva is today ready for the consumer market. We've been developing products for the corporate and enthusiast markets for years. Addressing the needs of the consumer market is a different challenge, because it is all the more difficult, as you don't have a system admin or professional technician at home", said François Bancilhon, Mandriva CEO"

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  1. Tomorow's News: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    First consumer angrily sends back 'discount' Dell computer for not having Windows.

    1. Re:Tomorow's News: by Mr2cents · · Score: 2, Funny

      Collaborating with MS Office users is impossible.

      That's exactly why I don't use MS Office.

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  2. Step 2: by MagicTom · · Score: 5, Funny

    Fly a plane over Sun with the banner "YEAH, WELL WE HAVE MANDRIVA!"

    1. Re:Step 2: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Aren't you skipping a step?

      What do you mean????????????

  3. I Wish by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny
    "...it is all the more difficult, as you don't have a system admin or professional technician at home"

    Somebody want to tell my parents this and, while you're at it, tell them I'm not available on loan.

    1. Re:I Wish by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      Can't you just yell upstairs?

  4. or... by xao+gypsie · · Score: 2, Funny

    as you don't have a system admin or professional technician at home.
    Or you do have one at home, but he gets grumpy if you ask him questions without rtfm.

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  5. Why is my insurance so high? by PingPongBoy · · Score: 2, Funny

    Because I'm a Mandriva.

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  6. Re:Eh? by tomhudson · · Score: 2, Funny
    If someone wants to go by a daft name then fair enough, it's not the editors' job to protect submitters from chosen embarassment.
    But in all fairness, someone should have done that with Mandrake. I mean, Mandriva ... it just sounds SO gay ...
    Q. Hey Buddy, nice laptop. What you running?
    A. Mandriva.
    Q. You're a man-driver? Well, nice meeting you - gotta go wash my hands ...
    I mean, even Lesbian Linux sounds cooler.
  7. Yes... by SheeEttin · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, but does it run Li--Oh, wait...

  8. First Consumer Product With Man... by vandoravp · · Score: 2, Funny

    Saw this in my live bookmarks with the "driva" of mandriva cut off. First thought was they were taking a new (and expensive!) approach to tech support. Needless to say I was sorely disappointed.

  9. Re:Just wondering.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    And so it came to pass that rm69990 (885744) was forever know on slashdot as rimjob69.

  10. Re:Available in USA or just France? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    web says:

    Dell Latitude 110L is currently one of the most affordable notebooks available in developed countries.

    So USA is not included.