Canonical, Dell to launch laptops with Ubuntu pre-loaded in India

Canonical and Dell have joined hands to launch Dell laptops pre-loaded with Linux-based operating system, Ubuntu, at 850 retail outlets across India. The retail outlets will display Ubuntu-branded marketing collateral in-store, with trained staff to explain the advantages of Ubuntu to consumers. The machines, including the Inspiron 14R and Inspiron 15R will be available with Ubuntu pre-installed from June 21. More models are slated for release later in the year.“A founding principle of Ubuntu is to make computing more accessible,” said Jane Silber, CEO, Canonical. “By working with Dell to bring these machines to market, we’re providing millions of people with the opportunity of an affordable, high-quality computing experience - in some cases, for the first time,” she added.Click here for full story