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    Dell Rolls Out XPS M1530N and M1330N, Linux Love

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Forte, Jul 18, 2008.

  1. Forte

    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Alright so its not exactly what you'd call a refresh, but hey, its news. Dell XPS M1530N will be getting Ubuntu in Early August.

    Linux options featuring Ubuntu 8.04 are CURRENTLY available in the new models: Ubuntu 8.04 will be offered on the XPS M1330N and Inspiron 1525N notebooks and the Inspiron 530N.

    In August Dell will further expand Ubuntu to XPS M1530N and Studio 15N.

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    Dell seems to be trying to communicate that the current models arn't going away. At least probably not till August.

    No there are no aesthetic changes or anything like that its the exact same hardware just different OS thats all.

     
    Forte, Jul 18, 2008
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  2. j89

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    for some reason, i don't see this
     
    j89, Jul 18, 2008
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  4. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Wow, thats pretty awesome. If they keep up the support for Ubuntu, I will have to give Dell's lineup serious consideration!
     
    Bog, Jul 18, 2008
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    ok, nvm, i see your quote now.
     
    j89, Jul 18, 2008
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    Forte, Jul 18, 2008
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    Does the final price reflect the absence of Windows XP?
     
    killermojo, Jul 18, 2008
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  8. Cin'

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    Forte...thanks for the information! ;) :) And, they are expanding it to the S15..nice ;)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 18, 2008
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  9. TheBossMan

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    Wow, maybe they aren't really updating their XPS line...
     
    TheBossMan, Jul 19, 2008
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    It would be nice, yes?? ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jul 19, 2008
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    Well of course it would, we aren't keeping the positive attitude for nothing are we?...
     
    TheBossMan, Jul 19, 2008
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  12. Cin'

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    OH yes..the *positive* radar is shining bright :radar: :biggrin:
     
    Cin', Jul 19, 2008
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  13. TheBossMan

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    Oh lol...I love how you have created a word (positivness :D ) and now a *positive* radar for this :) :p ... I wonder where can I get a positive radar? :p
     
    TheBossMan, Jul 19, 2008
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  14. Cin'

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    It is, kind of cool! ;) Woot! *custom formed* LMAO.

    Here is that *positive radar* you were looking for! Woot! ;) :)


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    Cin', Jul 19, 2008
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    Ubuntu offered by dell has always been a bit of a joke. It boils down to about a $50 difference in price. and the Ubuntu models are offered with limited hardware options as compared to their windows counter parts.
     
    directeuphorium, Jul 19, 2008
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