Dell, Microsoft team up on (Red) PCs
564128
Dell will sell special crimson-red versions of its XPS line of computers to raise money for AIDS treatment programs in Africa, the company confirmed Tuesday.Dell is working with Microsoft on the project, which is expected to be announced later this week during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, wrote Lionel Menchaca, digital media manager at Dell.Sales of the computers will benefit (Red), a project started by U2 singer Bono and Bobby Shriver, chairman of the Africa-focused charity Debt AIDS Trade Africa.Companies such as Motorola, Apple and the clothing retailer The Gap have released (Red) versions of their products. Proceeds from the sales go to The Global Fund, a health organization focusing on AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.Dell will offer the XPS M1530 and M1330 notebooks and the XPS One desktop under the (Red) product line. The PCs will run Microsoft&#39;s Vista Ultimate (Product) Red, according to Microsoft.The Global Fund will receive $50 for every laptop sold, enough money for four months of antiretroviral medication. Every desktop sold will net the fund $80, according to Microsoft.
393727
By MATT SLAGLE DALLAS - Flamingo pink laptops, anyone? Computer maker Dell Inc. is hoping its image as a stodgy maker of desktop and notebook computers is about to end, and it's banking on some new color options and designs to do the trick.
429669
Former rivals Sun Microsystems and Microsoft have been working together to make their products more compatible -- permitting Windows to run on Sun&#39;s hardware and making StarOffice and Java Runtime Environment compatible with XP SP2.
570070
Novell's SuSE software joins Red Hat as server option. Also: Is AMD in Dell's future?
389517
Dell Inc. is expected to add a splash of color to its laser printer lineup Wednesday with three new models for businesses and home-office users.
102277
Nonprofit and chipmaker have faced off over low-cost laptops in the past, but they're coming together to bring PCs to kids.
581378
Look for more consumer electronics products and services from the PC behemoth. Also: SuSE Linux for Dell servers.
668747
Philips might have started selling PCs again, but they are still outsourcing their internal PC needs. And Dell is the lucky one to get the deal worth around USD 700 millions!
562996
NOVEMBER 15, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Dell Inc. and Microsoft Corp. said today that they&#39;re working together to integrate their systems management applications to allow customers to update server hardware and software with a single tool.
58383
The Linux camp's ears perked up earlier this week when Dell said it planned to unveil a new line of certified, Linux-loaded desktop and laptop PCs. But business users who want to buy a Dell machine with the open-source operating system preinstalled won't have that Linux luxury in the near-term.
314884
Dell customers can upgrade from Microsoft Windows XP to Dell&#39;s XP Media Center operating system for half the price as part of a promotion running from now until Nov. 22.
668119
Dell will supply PCs, managed services and application packaging services to Philips Electronics worldwide, the two companies said Thursday.
682788
The computer maker will sell its PCs through Digital China, while Dell will try to target upscale consumers in the country.
629107
PC Magazine - Dell held a technology day in New York City this week to discuss its vision and strategy for the reminder of the year. PC Magazine's Mark Hachman talked with Alex Gruzen, senior vice president of Dell's Product Group, to discuss the company's recent notebook recall, what its Vista product plans might be, the Apple iTV, and the relationship with its newly-acquired Alienware subsidiary.
172320
Dell (Dell:Nasdaq - news - research) and Microsoft (MSFT:Nasdaq - news - research) are partnering to develop and sell software that makes it easier for large businesses to manage their servers, the two companies announced Monday.
35844
Dell and Microsoft are to combine their patch management programs, making it easier for users to secure their servers. Dell will combine its OpenManage 4 server management software with Microsoft&#39;s installation
629496
Dell will roll out a line of servers preconfigured with Microsoft's SQL Server database.