14 DAY TRIAL // Dell is now selling Ubuntu-powered laptops in 500 stores across Latin America, making a strong push in this region with an open source operating system.
Canonical and Dell have collaborated for many years and people could buy PCs and laptops powered by Ubuntu systems from all over the world, or at least almost all over the world. As it turns out, Latin America (basically Central and South America) were not included, but that has changed now. Dell has an important presence and Ubuntu will be made available with their force.
One of the first things that users will notice is that Dell hardware with Ubuntu is cheaper, which is always a great alternative to the PCs powered by Windows solutions. Dell also ships Ubuntu-powered servers and they don't really have any kind of competition in that regard.
Ubuntu expands into Latin America
It's not like users in Central and South America have never heard of Ubuntu. Getting an Ubuntu-powered Dell PC or laptop is not the only way to get this operating system and you can always download and install it.
"Ubuntu has once again expanded its distribution presence by launching across 500 stores in Latin America with Dell. This comes off the back of successful retail efforts in other global markets such as China, India and Southeast Asia. Consumers in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru will be now be able to more readily purchase Ubuntu-based Dell laptops and desktops from numerous local resellers. These efforts will be supported by a host of point of sale material and merchandising at retail carrying Ubuntu branding and messaging," Canonical wrote.
Dell hasn't specified exactly what PCs and laptops will be made available, but they did mention the Inspiron 14 3000 series, that features cheap devices with 4GB of storage and 14-inch HD LED Backlit displays.