It was reported that Dell had given up on its Linux experiment by going back to being a Microsoft only shop, however the firm responded to those stories by telling The INQUIRER that it will continue to sell selected machines with Ubuntu installed. However, punters looking for the capable alternative to Microsoft Windows will have to order by phone.
The shift is due to website restructuring, according to Dell. Apparently the company has "recently made an effort to simplify our offerings online, by focusing on our most popular bundles and configuration options, based on customer feedback for reduced complexity and a simple, easy purchase experience." So according to the box shifter it has nothing to do with the misleading message the company had on its website last week, which said Ubuntu should be chosen by users who wanted to engage in open source development.
Dell decides to sell Linux boxes over the phone - Inquirer
The shift is due to website restructuring, according to Dell. Apparently the company has "recently made an effort to simplify our offerings online, by focusing on our most popular bundles and configuration options, based on customer feedback for reduced complexity and a simple, easy purchase experience." So according to the box shifter it has nothing to do with the misleading message the company had on its website last week, which said Ubuntu should be chosen by users who wanted to engage in open source development.
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It's no big surprise that the majority of machines sold by Dell run Windows, however demotion of Ubuntu Linux to being available only through phone sales will help ensure that the percentage of Windows machines the company flogs will remain high.Dell decides to sell Linux boxes over the phone - Inquirer
