DELL OFFERS BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO INSTALLING UBUNTU

When most people think of Dell computers, they likely think of machines that run Windows — systems aimed at a broad audience of users, rather than the more niche groups that favor a less well-known OS. However, the company isn’t averse to broadening its customers’ horizons.
Yesterday, Dell’s Global Technical Support for Business Customers Twitter account posted a link that explained how to install Ubuntu on one of their machines, as reported by Phoronix. The guide was accompanied by the comment ‘Time for a new OS… why not try #Ubuntu?’
This tweet shouldn’t suggest that Dell is preparing to dump Windows for Ubuntu on a wider scale, but it’s certainly an interesting sentiment for the company to share with the account’s followers. While it’s well loved by its users, Ubuntu doesn’t have anywhere near the mainstream cognizance of popular OS options like Windows and Mac OS X.

Dell announces new 24-inch monitor with 1440p resolution, ergonomic stand

Dell announced the new Dell 24 Monitor (P2416D) today, designed to provide optimal screen performance to its mainstream customers. The monitor has Quad HD resolution and 99 percent sRGB color coverage, meaning users will have consistent color from every angle.
The 2,560 x 1,440 monitor is 23.8 inches in size. It also comes with USB 2.0 ports, VGA, DisplayPort 1.2, and HDMI 1.4 for connectivity to both legacy and current PCs. The monitor itself has a wide range of adjustability features, allowing users to pivot, swirl, and tilt the product to achieve the utmost versatility.
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“We are focused on democratizing monitors with higher resolution for everyday use,” Dell wrote on its community blog. “We understand that higher resolution can markedly improve a user’s productivity, whether they are creating content or viewing images. Monitor resolution — from HD to Full HD to Quad HD and beyond — has a direct impact on your computing experience, especially when you stare at a screen for long hours at work every day.”