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    Michael Dell Uses Ubuntu Feisty

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by zephyrus54, Apr 18, 2007.

  1. zephyrus54

    zephyrus54 Notebook Guru

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    He has quite a fleet. Just read this at Digg. I don't get the three laptops if he is using them all currently. He also has overclocked.

    This is his listed software. At least Ubuntu will be offered if they do start offering Linux to everyone.
     
    mfmbcpman, Apr 18, 2007
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    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    He uses my laptop! Of course, I don't have 4GB of RAM or a Quadro FX 3500M... but we all don't own Dell.
     
    Paul, Apr 18, 2007
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    I also find it funny that he doesn't mention how much memory he uses in the Precision 690. I would dare to guess that it's more than the 4GB of his other computers, especially since it's running x64.
     
    Paul, Apr 18, 2007
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    Such nice hardware (M90) for a OS that doesn't need it.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Apr 19, 2007
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    Sub-D Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmm, it looks like he could have upgraded recently. The machines are now listed to be running Vista Ultimate.
     
    Sub-D, Apr 19, 2007
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    Also at home: Dell XPS 710 H2C
    Vista Ultimate

    Dell XPS M1710 Mobile Gaming System
    Vista Ultimate

    On the road: Dell Latitude D420
    Vista Ultimate

    At work: Dell Precision 690
    Vista Ultimate
     
    WackyT, Apr 19, 2007
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    As rich as Dell is, I bet he has a Mac too. But of course he never publicly admit that. lol
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Apr 19, 2007
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    Hey now, there are a lot of things that you can do with the power. Quake 4 and Doom 3 run quite nicely under Linux, and there are other CAD programs for Linux that could use the power. But overall, yes, it is quite overkill. Which is why my next machine will be nowhere near this one in graphical power. Processor will probably be better though.

    I don't see why not. He has made no secret of the fact that he would love to put OS X on Dell machines. Dell even put up a driver section for OS X sometime last year, though I don't believe it's there anymore. I don't think there was really anything in there anyway.
     
    Paul, Apr 19, 2007
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    Yes, but not to actually buy a Mac notebook.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Apr 19, 2007
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    Seems Dell have chosen Ubuntu now to use on their systems
     
    LFC, May 1, 2007
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    Paul, May 1, 2007
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    Hey notebook_ftw, have u posted a guide on Ubuntu 7.04 installtion on the M90 ? :)
     
    wearetheborg, May 1, 2007
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    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    No, I didn't. But it's really straightforward. All the hardware except for the media card reader is detected and working automatically, and I'm too busy/lazy right now to get the media card reader working, especially since I only have one Memory Stick to use it with. I can post one if you would like though. The media buttons only work with certain applications btw, although the front volume buttons always work.
     
    Paul, May 1, 2007
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    I would much appreciate it if you posted it :)
    Even if its like "everything works out of the box"
     
    wearetheborg, May 1, 2007
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