Mandriva Linux Now Available on Dell Laptops

Mandriva, a European Linux publisher, has announced the availability of a Dell laptop pre-loaded with Mandriva Linux. The company worked with Dell to certify this first consumer laptop, which is now being sold direct to students by Dell. The certified computer is a WIFI 1,4 to 1,7 GHZ mobile Celeron or Pentium M, with 256 to 1280 MB of ram, and a DVD Drive. Mandriva Linux has an all-inclusive collection of quality applications and professional tools, including the popular Windows-office compatible suite, OpenOffice.org. The combination of Mandriva Linux and the Dell Latitude 110L is currently one of the most affordable notebooks available in developed countries.