Dell invests in Red Hat, to support Linux

PC hardware heavyweight Dell Computer has taken an equity stake in Red HatSoftware, makers of Red Hat Linux, and agreed to install the Linux operatingsystem on a number of its PCs. Previously, Dell would install Linux only onlarge orders from major customers but this change of heart--and the dealwith Red Hat--signifies a major change in Dell's support of Linux, theUNIX-like open source operating system. Dell will be installing andsupporting Red Hat Linux on its Precision Workstations and PowerEdgeservers, effective immediately.

Please visit Dell's Linux page for more information