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Dell's Ubuntu Laptop Program Enters Beta, 'blows Away' Expectations
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Posted 14 July 2012 - 09:54 AM
Well I truly enjoy both Linux and Dell.
Linux because of the Open-Source. Great for expanding one's knowledge.
Dell because of their top quality and performance, and because they are easy to fix should anything go wrong. Starting with the free documentation available off the Internet, then the ability to purchase any parts or component from Dell Parts.
For instance, my current workhorse is a Dell Latitude E6520, tri-metal rugged MIL-810G rated with beautiful ergonomics and a complete full-size keyboard. Please just look at my signature...
Want the service manual? Simply google dell latitude e6520 service manual for instant gratification!
http://i.imgur.com/EPkCT.png
What could be simpler?
Some people like the freedom to tinker; others don't. To each his own. But at least some have the choice.
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I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
~ Confucius
Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.
~ E. E. Cummings (1894 - 1962)
The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.
~ Dorothy Parker
Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous mind.
~ Samuel Johnson, 1709-1784, English Author and Critic
Linux because of the Open-Source. Great for expanding one's knowledge.
Dell because of their top quality and performance, and because they are easy to fix should anything go wrong. Starting with the free documentation available off the Internet, then the ability to purchase any parts or component from Dell Parts.
For instance, my current workhorse is a Dell Latitude E6520, tri-metal rugged MIL-810G rated with beautiful ergonomics and a complete full-size keyboard. Please just look at my signature...
Want the service manual? Simply google dell latitude e6520 service manual for instant gratification!
http://i.imgur.com/EPkCT.png
What could be simpler?
Some people like the freedom to tinker; others don't. To each his own. But at least some have the choice.
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I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
~ Confucius
Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.
~ E. E. Cummings (1894 - 1962)
The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.
~ Dorothy Parker
Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous mind.
~ Samuel Johnson, 1709-1784, English Author and Critic
This post has been edited by WinTard: 14 July 2012 - 10:09 AM
Disclaimer: This is just my humble opinion -- In a free world, is everyone is entitled to their own opinions?
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Posted 14 July 2012 - 11:08 AM
I think it is great Dell pushing this idea. However, a desktop would be a better fit for developers. I have a 24" screen and still feel like I need elbow room using the IDE's, the shells and the browser.
The other addition I would like on my development system (that is not possible currently on a laptop) is a PCIe SSD (900MB/s R/W). With such equipment, I would not even have a chance to blink in between clicks ! This because most delay in computers today come from the hard drive.
The other addition I would like on my development system (that is not possible currently on a laptop) is a PCIe SSD (900MB/s R/W). With such equipment, I would not even have a chance to blink in between clicks ! This because most delay in computers today come from the hard drive.
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Posted 14 July 2012 - 12:49 PM
kronoscornelius, on 14 July 2012 - 11:08 AM, said:
I think it is great Dell pushing this idea. However, a desktop would be a better fit for developers. I have a 24" screen and still feel like I need elbow room using the IDE's, the shells and the browser.
The other addition I would like on my development system (that is not possible currently on a laptop) is a PCIe SSD (900MB/s R/W). With such equipment, I would not even have a chance to blink in between clicks ! This because most delay in computers today come from the hard drive.
The other addition I would like on my development system (that is not possible currently on a laptop) is a PCIe SSD (900MB/s R/W). With such equipment, I would not even have a chance to blink in between clicks ! This because most delay in computers today come from the hard drive.
TO be fair, one of those XPS machines with a decent SandForce 2 based SSD would still scream. While I am not positive, I would expect that the CPU on those machines would be far more limiting than the drive...
Still, excellent to hear Dell is trying to help out, and sell these to developers.
Any word on how much these things are, or are we only going to get "discounted" for an answer?
"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'" -- Isaac Asimov
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Posted 14 July 2012 - 01:32 PM
kronoscornelius, on 14 July 2012 - 11:08 AM, said:
I think it is great Dell pushing this idea. However, a desktop would be a better fit for developers. I have a 24" screen and still feel like I need elbow room using the IDE's, the shells and the browser.
The other addition I would like on my development system (that is not possible currently on a laptop) is a PCIe SSD (900MB/s R/W). With such equipment, I would not even have a chance to blink in between clicks ! This because most delay in computers today come from the hard drive.
The other addition I would like on my development system (that is not possible currently on a laptop) is a PCIe SSD (900MB/s R/W). With such equipment, I would not even have a chance to blink in between clicks ! This because most delay in computers today come from the hard drive.
I'm using Ubuntu on all my computers, including one with dual screens and I STILL feel like I need more space... some of us are just never satisfied!
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Posted 14 July 2012 - 03:33 PM
Why should I give my personal or business information without knowing the price, however discounted, beforehand. Does anyone know what it is?
Is this the discount price to even developers? $1369 is the minimum price for the Dell XPS 13 laptop as posted on their site.
http://www.dell.com/...xps-13-l321x/fs
Now Dell wants people to help them develop an Ubuntu Desktop so they can achieve an even higher profit. Yes, I have to ask, what's in it for me? This platform/laptop they are testing Ubuntu on should be at least half price for developers. Let's see some real good will on the part of Dell. They're not paying me anything to improve their bottom line.
Is this the discount price to even developers? $1369 is the minimum price for the Dell XPS 13 laptop as posted on their site.
http://www.dell.com/...xps-13-l321x/fs
Now Dell wants people to help them develop an Ubuntu Desktop so they can achieve an even higher profit. Yes, I have to ask, what's in it for me? This platform/laptop they are testing Ubuntu on should be at least half price for developers. Let's see some real good will on the part of Dell. They're not paying me anything to improve their bottom line.
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Posted 15 July 2012 - 07:07 AM
I have 3 different Dell laptops at my home. ALL THREE NO LONGER DETECT THE INTERNAL WIRELESS CARD. I am NEVER buying another Dell laptop because of this. I love Ubuntu and hope that Toshiba or Samsung might do a similar thing. I liked the Dell laptops very much until the WiFi stopped working. I searched the internet, and many others had the same issue. The DELL support page had people asking for help about this, but the only help was "You must not have a wireless card installed." I know the wireless card is installed, I even opened up 2 of the laptops and the card was completely connected.
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Posted 15 July 2012 - 06:46 PM
Wonderful news
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Posted 15 July 2012 - 07:45 PM
This is reassuring news: With Win 8 looming on the horizon, developers are preparing to shift to supporting Ubuntu Linux as an alternative to the Apple-M$ "Walled Gardens".
So am I!
So am I!
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Posted 17 July 2012 - 04:57 PM
CaniblCat, on 14 July 2012 - 01:32 PM, said:
kronoscornelius, on 14 July 2012 - 11:08 AM, said:
I think it is great Dell pushing this idea. However, a desktop would be a better fit for developers. I have a 24" screen and still feel like I need elbow room using the IDE's, the shells and the browser.
The other addition I would like on my development system (that is not possible currently on a laptop) is a PCIe SSD (900MB/s R/W). With such equipment, I would not even have a chance to blink in between clicks ! This because most delay in computers today come from the hard drive.
The other addition I would like on my development system (that is not possible currently on a laptop) is a PCIe SSD (900MB/s R/W). With such equipment, I would not even have a chance to blink in between clicks ! This because most delay in computers today come from the hard drive.
I'm using Ubuntu on all my computers, including one with dual screens and I STILL feel like I need more space... some of us are just never satisfied!
I have 4 24" screens, on Windows 7. If you feel like you need more space, then.... get it? I run SSD's, but it hardly matters for development. It does help in CS6 I suppose, but again, you know the biggest speed improvment is going to be with your video card. Get a couple GTX 600 series with a few GB's of ram on it. I am also running a 6 core, with 24GB ram, but still, none of this helps with development.
The only thing that helps with development is having as many screens as you need. Your OS, Disk, and RAM won't matter.
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