[ubuntu-uk] Dell mini 10v costs more with Ubuntu than with XP

[Michael Douglas]

Paul Broadhead wrote:
> Alan Pope wrote:
>
>   
>> As I understand it (i.e. this may be factually inaccurate) any OEM
>> wishing to sell Ubuntu branded as Ubuntu needs to pay a license to
>> Canonical for the use of the trademarked name. I believe there are
>> also restrictions upon what you can do, for example you can't
>> pre-install skype, but can pre-install some codec bundles (which are
>> an additional license cost).
>>     
>
> I did not realise that was the case.  However, the figures would be very
> useful to know; both for Ubuntu and for windows.  I wish companies could
> be more open about the OS cost and stop trying to hide behind different
> specifications and machines that cannot be compared.
>
> If companies wanted to be honest with their customers, the cost of the
> OS would be clearly stated.  I do not see any reason why dell do
> not allow OS customisation (selection) as they do other features.
> The various costs could be clearly stated and you would know exactly
> what you are paying for.
>   
Oh, and apologies for top-replying =[