In 2007 Dell started a highly publicized
experiment with loading
Ubuntu on some of its machines. Suffice to say, it wasn't a resounding success -- despite
Michael Dell's ringing endorsement. Though their relationship seems to petered out (US customers won't find a single machine running Canonical's open-source OS on Dell's site), the two companies aren't quite ready file for separation just yet. The two are looking to rekindle their love by heading across the Pacific, to China. Initially the Linux-loaded lappies will be available in 220 retail locations across the country with accompanying branding to promote Ubuntu. Clearly only time will tell if this attempt to save their marriage will be successful, but we're pretty confident Chinese consumers will be more receptive to an alternative OS than Americans were. One more pic after the break.
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