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Ubuntu and Dell

XPS M1330

Canonical and Dell continue to work together to deliver the best machines running the best of Ubuntu. Ubuntu 7.10 is now fully certified, pre-installed and supported on a range of Dell products. And what's more come with DVD playback pre-loaded.

Canonical continues to offer full commercial support for Ubuntu 7.10 on all of the pre-installed Ubuntu certified Dell hardware products listed below. You can buy support and as an option when configuring your machine.

The machines available vary by region:


United States

  • XPS M1330 – Sleek and Sexy
    • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5450 (2MB cache/1.66GHz/667Mhz FSB)
    • Ubuntu Linux version 7.10 with DVD Playback
    • Standard Display with 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
    • 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
    • 120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    • CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW Drive)
    • Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
    • Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Mini-card
    • 37Whr Lithium Ion Battery (4 cell)
    • High Definition Audio 2.0

 

  • The Inspiron 1420N
    • Intel®Pentium® dual-core processor E2140 (1MB L2,1.60GHz,800 FSB)
    • Ubuntu Linux version 7.10 with DVD Playback
    • 1GB1 Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs
    • 250GB2 Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™

  • Inspiron 1525 - 15.4" HD widescreen laptop
    • Intel® Pentium® Dual CoreTM T2330 (1.60GHz/500Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
    • Ubuntu Linux version 7.10 with DVD Playback
    • 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    • Size: 120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

 

  • Inspiron Desktop E530n – Customizable desktop design, built to perform
    • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    • Ubuntu version 7.10
    • 1GB1 Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    • 80GB2 SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

Canada

  • XPS M1330 – Sleek and Sexy
    • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5450 (2MB cache/1.66GHz/667Mhz FSB)
    • Ubuntu Linux version 7.10 with DVD Playback
    • Standard Display with 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
    • 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
    • 120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
    • CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW Drive)
    • Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
    • Intel® 3945 802.11a/g Mini-card
    • 37Whr Lithium Ion Battery (4 cell)
    • High Definition Audio 2.0

 

  • The Inspiron 1420N
    • Intel®Pentium® dual-core processor E2140 (1MB L2,1.60GHz,800 FSB)
    • Ubuntu Linux version 7.10 with DVD Playback
    • 1GB1 Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs
    • 250GB2 Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™

  • Inspiron 1525 - 15.4" HD widescreen laptop
    • Intel® Pentium® Dual CoreTM T2330 (1.60GHz/500Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
    • Ubuntu Linux version 7.10 with DVD Playback
    • 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    • Size: 120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

 

  • Inspiron Desktop E530n – Customizable desktop design, built to perform
    • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)
    • Ubuntu version 7.10
    • 1GB1 Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
    • 80GB2 SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)


Ubuntu on Dell now available in the UK, Germany, France and Spain

To purchase Ubuntu on Dell in these countries follow the links below


UK

www.dell.co.uk/ubuntu

France

www.dell.fr/ubuntu

Germany

www.dell.de/ubuntu

Spain

www.dell.es/ubuntu

 

Latin America

To purchase a Dell pre-installed with Ubuntu, please contact your local Dell sales office. Available machines are the Inspiron 1525 laptop and the Inspiron 530n desktop computer.

Certified Systems

Working closely with Dell's engineering team to pre-install Ubuntu 7.10, Canonical have fully tested and certified a range of notebook and desktop systems from Dell. These certified solutions are fully supported by the Canonical Support Hub based in North America, offering a choice of support options for your particular needs.

Support Offerings

A variety of on-line and professional support offerings are available for Ubuntu 7.10, from community forums through to professional support support services provided by Canonical.

On-line help forum

Ubuntu has an extensive and vibrant community who work through on-line forums to provide guidance and help for beginners and experts alike. For details, visit the help forum.

Canonical Support Packages direct from Dell

Dell has also arranged exclusive professional support options in conjunction with Canonical, the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu. Available at time of purchase of your Dell product, a variety of support options from Canonical that suit your particular needs, each offering support from 9AM to 9PM every business day from the Canonical Support Hub based in North America.

Starter Pack

To get you off to a great start this pack covers your first month. With support for all the issues from initial set-up to printer installation, right down to how to use the applications. Phone, E-mail and Web coverage will see your initial experience with Ubuntu a smooth one. Order exclusively direct from Dell at point of purchase.

Basic Pack

Ensuring you've got assistance whenever you need it, the basic pack provides annual coverage. We'll be there as you expand and grow your use of Ubuntu, with the reassurance of Ubuntu experts to turn to who can help you maximise your system usage. Order exclusively direct from Dell at point of purchase.

Standard Pack

The standard pack is an essential for the power user. Immediate access to Ubuntu experts means that you get the fastest resolution to any issue, with coverage of advanced networking and application use.