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The VAR Guy: "The Netbook. Once considered a toy, it now seems like the preferred device for many productivity-driven workhorse travelers."

WorksWithU: "For roughly two years, readers have told WorksWithU they have a difficult time finding Ubuntu desktop and laptop options on Dell's U.S.

Website. Apparently, Dell heard the constructive criticism."

Téo's weblog: "Turns out, lots of people seemed to really like it (thank you for voting!), and it won the first prize, which was a Dell Mini 10v netbook with Ubuntu – a really great and appropriate gift for a Free Software contest.

Unfortunately Dell has a really weird way of doing business..."

PC World: "Dell has made available a customized download of Google's Chromium OS (the open-source version of Chrome OS), specifically for its popular Mini 10V netbook."

Jamie's Random Musings: "Here is another excellent article describing the steps to take in order to get a refund (from Dell in this case) when you are forced to buy Windows in order to get the computer you want."

WorksWithU: "Dell’s U.S. website has finally made good on a promise to re-introduce an Ubuntu desktop PC. The move should silence critics who were worried that Dell wasn’t committed to the growing Ubuntu desktop and mobile markets."

APC mag: "A special edition of the Inspiron Mini 10v run Intel's Linux-based Moblin OS goes on sale for US$299, but also offers the netbook image as a free download."

Cyber Cynic: "Except for Dell, the major PC vendors are reluctant to admit they actually sell and support Linux."

Newsvine: "With their new Latitude 2100 laptops, Dell is finally allowing Dutch consumers to pick Ubuntu as pre-installed operating system for their netbooks."

Groklaw: "They will say their businesses will be deleteriously affected if they can't ship Word, and the world as we know it will halt if the judge doesn't turn this around and block the injunction at least until the appeal can be heard."