Dell denounces desktop Linux dealer

[Nomad559]

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/07/07/dell_vs_questar

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Dell today distanced itself from system builder Questar's announcement yesterday that it is offering Linux-based Dell-manufactured desktop systems - and doing so with the PC giant's approval.

It also branded elements of Questar's announcement - issued, it says, "without Dell input" - as "inaccurate".

"Our agreement with Dell allows our customers to purchase high-quality Linux computers with an exceptional Dell service warranty," David Orban, Questar's CEO, said yesterday. "By joining forces, we're both able to forge new commercial frontiers in Europe and offer top-value Linux solutions and support to our customers."

Err... not quite, says Dell. Questar is simply buying Optiplex 170L desktops from Dell as might any other business or individual customer. Is there any thing more to their "agreement" than that? No, Dell told The Register today: "Questar is a direct Dell customer and that is the extent of the relationship."

[HysteryDiagnosis]

1. "Dell denounces desktop Linux dealer"

Dell today distanced itself from system builder Questar's announcement yesterday that it is offering Linux-based Dell-manufactured desktop systems - and doing so with the PC giant's approval.<<

Giants can be brought down... as well they should be. While I have you... perhaps you can tell me if there is a way to catch Air America with Mandrake... I don't believe there is a real player offered for Linux yet.. not sure I would want one... just want to be able to catch the stream with xine.... or some related player.... thanks in advance if you can help... a website would do...

I have Mandrake 9.1 on an optiplex gx200 and it screams.

[papau]

2. Fear of support - unless you bought a Dell workstation w/linux

bit of a microsoft suck up -

wonder how long it took for Gates to call Dell and complain