Dell starting to sell Computers with Linux

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Saturday February 25, 2006 @06:48AM from the penguin-inside dept.

I_am_Rambi writes "Dell is starting to sell PCs with RHEL WS. The trio of workstations come with either a P4, or Xeons (Dual capable). Prices range from $759 to $1263 (after rebates). Linux Desktops has more information." From the article: "Dell spokesperson Jeremy Bolen said the company basically defines a workstation as a heavy-duty desktop or notebook that is certified to work with various ISVs applications, including those for computer-aided design, video editing, modeling software for the gas and oil industry and other similar applications. Bolen argues that companies will purchase workstations for those specific jobs versus buying them as desktops for so-called knowledge workers, who spend time emailing, word processing and creating PowerPoint presentations. "

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Yes, but... by MarkByers · 2006-02-25 06:50 · Score: 4, Funny

...does it run Windows?

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I'll probably be modded down for this...
1. Re:Yes, but... by the-amazing-blob · 2006-02-25 06:58 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  Only if you pay extra, and sell your soul.
And there's support.... by harrypelles · 2006-02-25 06:57 · Score: 2, Funny

With it comes Dell's 3-Year On-site Economy Plan for support. This plan includes 24x7 phone technical support, online technical support, and if needed following phone-based troubleshooting, next business day on-site service.

Heh, I know what I'm going to suggest next time the Grandma-Types ask what kind of computer they should get. Have fun, Dell...