Computer giant Dell raised hopes that it would soon offer the option to get Linux operating systems pre-installed on its computers, but the company is still taking baby steps (currently, that means certifying its platforms for Linux). The problem, according to this article, is that Dell is waiting to see if there's a clear favorite among the many Linux flavors available.
Having Linux pre-installed "has been the top request on the company's online sounding board," according to the article. Is it safe to assume that so many of you have been taking the time to write to Dell that scientific progress over the past couple of weeks has lagged just a bit?
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