Dell says Linux will be a cheaper option than Vista
Dell stated that the selection of laptops and desktops equipped with Ubuntu will be cheaper than those equipped with XP or Vista, but I can’t see how. All Windows based computers come with all sorts of bloatware and trialware that is simply not worth using but Dell and Microsoft get paid by those companies to do so. Most of the programs are completely useless but it does help mitigate the cost of the computer and offer up discounts.
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