Comment 1271 for bug 1

> From dell.com/ubuntu, it's pretty good: 10 things to know about Ubuntu,

Yes. Still, the first thing purchasers read once landed on their Website is a
despicable "Windows® . Life without WallsTM . Dell recommends Windows 7." in
bold characters in a strategic position, right below the search field and the
main menus, and above supportive links. Like screaming to your girlfriend:
"Darling, you know I love you. It's just that I prefer to fuck someone else".

> the link to buy Ubuntu laptops even works! I can select open-source OS in
the
> list of OSs.

Not completely. I can see what you mean, most are available, indeed. I've
searched for "ubuntu laptop" and "ubuntu", and got a full list of laptops and
netbooks showing a humble Ubuntu® Linux® version 8.10, or, more frequently,
just Ubuntu® Linux® after a long list of Genuine Windows® Whatevers®. But
when I select one of the results, and click on Tech Specs, Ubuntu happens to
disappear magically. And have you actually tried to customise a machine? Some
of those I've tried don't let you choose an OS other than Windows, and they
are: Inspiron (14, and 10), New Inspiron Mini 10 (including 1012 and any
variation of the mini series). Others stick to their promise, and they are:
Vostro (1014, 1015, and v13), and Latitute (13 , 2100 and 2110). A good (half)
step forward with respect to the UK (or even Italy), but still...