[SATLUG] Dell Hope

[Thomas King]

> Will this hurt do you think?
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6710327.stm
>
> I think kind of scary for Ubuntu
> herb

I know Ubuntu is a new product for them, but I don't think Ubuntu is at risk
right now. What will be telling for Ubuntu is if sales will match all the
initial hype. I do hope it does - I'm thinking about getting their Ubuntu
dual-core laptop.

Dell has a habit of a huge ebb and flow when it comes to personnel numbers. They
used to handle it by leaning heavily on temp services, but this appears to
include management as well.