Dell selects Ubuntu for desktop Linux

The computer maker said last month that it would offer Linux in consumer PCs but had yet to chose a flavor. In opting to offer Linux as an alternative to Windows Dell is responding to strong customer demand for the machines on the company's online sounding board IdeaStorm.

Dell Set to Sell Ubuntu Linux

Many budget-minded small business owners have been intrigued by the operating system mainly because it's free. But Linux has never been a consumer option on mainstream hardware from a name brand manufacturer.

Dell launches Spanish online blog

Computer maker Dell Inc (NASDAQ:DELL) has introduced a Spanish-language blog called DellenDirecto. The new blog at http://www.dellendirecto.com will be used by Dell management engineering customer care and sales personnel to listen to customer feedback discuss IT trends and blog about technology topics.

Dell caves in to Linux lovers offers Feisty PCs

Dell is trying a second time to sell personal computers with Linux preinstalled this time using the up-and-coming Ubuntu version of the open source OS. At the end of May the number two PC maker will begin selling some consumer-focused laptop and desktop models with Ubuntu's new 'Feisty Fawn' version of Linux installed according to a Dell spokesman.