Currently, Dell offers Ubuntu Linux 8.04 on its Mini 10v netbook, but will soon (in the next few weeks actually) be upgrading to version 9.04 (codenamed Jaunty Jackalope). On its future netbooks, the company is planning to pre-loading Ubuntu Netbook Remix, which is specifically designed for smaller screen sizes.
According to PCWorld, "It's [Ubuntu's] Web-centric design provides quick access to online applications, and the OS builds in support for a larger number of drivers." If you need to catch up on the details of this OS, you can learn more about Ubuntu Netbook Remix (version 9.04) by reading one of our past articles.
According to Todd Finch, Dell has also recently expressed interest in possibly offering smartbooks, mobile devices that are similar to netbooks. Smartbooks are mostly Linux-based and designed for individuals who greatly rely on the Web for their computing needs.
Whether or not Dell will decide to manufacture smartbooks in the future is still currently uncertain, but we'll let you know if we hear more news on this subject.
Via PCWorld.
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