New operating systems available in consumer desktop and notebook models.

As we reported on May 19, Dell has today announced the release of three consumer desktop and notebook PCs with the Ubuntu 7.04 Linux operating system, factory installed by Dell.

The three systems include the XPS 410n enthusiast’s desktop, the entry-level Dimension E520n and the Inspiron E1505n notebook.

The Inspiron E1505n features Intel Core Duo T2080 processor, 512MB of memory (shared with integrated Intel GM950 graphics), 80GB hard drive and CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive with a starting price of $599.

The Dimension E520n comes with a Dell 17-inch LCD display, Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 processor, 1GB of memory, 250GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive and Nvidia GeForce 7300 LE graphics card, starting at $599.

The XPS 410n incorporates many of the same features as the E520n except for a larger 19-inch Dell LCD panel and DVD burner with prices starting at $849.

As there are no licenses to be paid, Dell claims these systems are competitively priced.

The company has also continued its three desktop PCs featuring the FreeDOS operating system, an open-source version of the Disk Operating System or DOS made famous by Microsoft before its launch of Windows 95.

The FreeDOS systems include the Dimension E520n, E521n and C521n desktop PCs. The difference here is that the FreeDOS operating system is not preinstalled, but included on disc for consumers to install after purchase.

The FreeDOS-based Dimension E520n starts at $679 while the E521n and C521n systems begin from $649.

Dell is offering the standard hardware support through normal Dell support channels however is directing operating system/software support through to the Linux community and the various websites and forums available. Software support upgrades are on offer through Dell from Ubuntu’s creator, Canonical, starting with a basic 30-day Get Started option through to a one-year Standard support upgrade. Dell has also set up its own Linux forum called www.dellcommunity.com.

Both its Ubuntu and FreeDOS systems are available from today online from Del's open-source hardware site at www.dell.com/open.

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