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Missing: Dell Ubuntu Desktop PCs
Missing: Dell Ubuntu Desktop PCs
dell-ubuntu-pcs Rumors are swirling that Dell’s U.S. Web site has stopped selling Ubuntu-based desktop Linux PCs. Here’s what The VAR Guy knows so far, and the potential implications for Canonical and the desktop Linux movement. Earlier today, one of The VAR Guy’s readers stated:“DELL stopped ...
The Ubuntu Linux App Store: Fact or Fiction?
thevarguy.com — An emerging app store could help Ubuntu and Debian push deeper into the consumer and corporate markets,... where Linux novices and curious VARs are seeking simple ways to track down, install and evaluate applications. But here’s the twist: The emerging ... (more) The Ubuntu Linux App Store: Fact or Fiction?
Canonical to offer Ubuntu desktop support
blogs.computerworld.com — Ubuntu is about as easy to use Linux distribution as you'll ever find. But, if you're a... small business owner wouldn't it be nice to have affordable customer service for those problems that aren't easy to fix? Well, Canonical is going to start ... (more) Canonical to offer Ubuntu desktop support
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