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Here's a scenario which is quite unneeded by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT). In the battle to create profit within the world of personal computers, it must be scary for "number one" when numbers two and three join forces. According to a report from Red Herring, that is exactly what is happening, sort of. I haven't heard yet if Microsoft is scared.It would seem that Dell and Lenovo are each gearing up behind the Linux operating system and are preparing to take a flying leap right against Windows. Judging by the considerable negative banter I have encountered regarding a less than stellar Windows Vista inaugural performance, I would say Dell and Lenovo's move comes at a most opportune time.
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) has fully embraced Linux, which has had fairly good response from domestic open source enthusiasts. Dell, for its part, is taking the operating system on a worldwide road show. Dell will be hard selling PCs loaded with the Linux operating system in several countries across the pond.
For number three PC maker Lenovo (OTC: LNGVY)'s part, it plans to introduce a broad range of Linux-outfitted laptops, a particularly strong endorsement of the operating system. To me this signals a recognition by manufacturers in the field that Windows Vista is shoddy, expensive and perhaps a bit arrogant, if I can use that word in this context.
To be honest I must admit that Dell has lost me as a customer. That is mainly due to Dell's decision to succumb to the wiles of Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT). I thank Dell however for giving the nod to Linux, as that may very well be my chosen operating system for the computer I am soon to build. My computer building project shall be introduced on Friday and shall be fully chronicled on our sister site, DIYLife. I'm hoping that our BloggingStocks friends will come share their opinions as I build a computer from scratch. I will be soliciting reader input to help complete that project successfully.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-10-2007 @ 1:30AM
bkbyer said...
I'm pretty much computer illiterate, can make my computer work but that is about all. I've been a faithful Dell purchaser up to now, but if all of my software is incompatible with Dell's use of Linux, I won't be buying Dell when I replace my present computer. I feel badly about that but will not outlay money to replace all my software. Plus everyone I know uses Microsoft products, so I'm not sure what that will mean to a Linus user.
8-10-2007 @ 1:30AM
bkbyer said...
Whoops! I see that I misspelled Linux in the last line of my previous comment. Sorry!
8-11-2007 @ 12:25AM
Tex56 said...
Dell has NOT stopped offering Windows on consumer pcs, nor do they plan to; they are offering it as an option.
8-11-2007 @ 12:34AM
davestraitjacket said...
Full disclosure: I work for Wal-Mart. I know there's plenty to complain about with this company.
Having said that, I am thoroughly confused at the statement that Dell has lost your business because of their decision to sell pc's via Wal-Mart stores. If someone offered to give you a $100 bill but insisted the transaction take place inside a Wal-Mart store, would you decline? Isn't that essentially what's taking place with Dell's decision to sell through Wal-Mart? Consumers of Dell pc's save money, Dell gets more pc's in the market, Wal-Mart gets to offer additional choices to consumers and increased business in their stores. Additionally, the consumer avoids the hassle of having to fill out paperwork for a rebate because Wal-Mart seldom, if ever, does that. This is an additional benefit to the consumer and Wal-Mart. If I expected to spend $600 on a pc, find a Dell at Wal-Mart that suits my needs for $500, then *POOF* I've got an extra $100 to spend on a printer, cable modem, a computer desk or chair, etc. etc.
My apologies for sounding like a commercial for Wal-Mart but this one seems like a home run for all three parties - Wal-Mart, Dell, and consumers.