Thread drift:

Probably of little interest to Bonnie, but perhaps something for other 'nix nuts(?) - PC Advisor reports that Dell plans to release for sale a Laptop preloaded with Ubuntu Linux "this fall."

The beta program for the device was aimed at "developers" and "special features" related to "cloud ap development" were reportedly included in the beta trial devices, and it's implied that Dell is working on adding - perhaps - more of the same in the final model.

Details reported at Dell's New Ubuntu Linux Laptop Is Coming This Fall

"After an overwhelming response to its developer-oriented beta program, Dell will move the project 'from pilot to product' in a few months."

The release didn't reveal a whole lot in the way of details to me, but those more familiar with the state of the Linux world may find more than I did, perhaps including some ideas of new aps to watch for to "enhance" your own linux enjoyment(?).

John