Dell Computer (Nasdaq: Dell) boosted the profile of the Linux operating system on Tuesday by announcing that it had made an equity investment in Red Hat Software and will factory install a Red Hat version of Linux into Dell computers, including servers and workstations. Linux is freely distributed software, but Red Hat sells packaged versions of Linux and offers services and support via its Web site.
Dell Bolsters Linux, Invests in Red Hat
Posted by: Andy Wang April 7, 1999 12:00 AMDell Computer (Nasdaq: Dell) boosted the profile of the Linux operating system on Tuesday by announcing that it had made an equity investment in Red Hat Software and will factory install a Red Hat version of Linux into Dell computers, including servers and workstations. Linux is freely distributed software, but Red Hat sells packaged versions of Linux and offers services and support via its Web site.