Dell Looks To Linux To Expand Netbook Presence

Dell looks to Linux to expand netbook presence

In an effort to expand its Linux offerings, Dell is researching new netbook-type devices and will soon offer netbook Linux OS upgrades, a company official said on Wednesday.

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