Dell distances itself from Linux claims
FT.com reports that Dell Computer is not pre-loading Linux onto its machines, in line with speculation. Dell has distanced itself from reports implying it endorsed the loading of Linux onto Dell computers, following an announcement by a European computer dealer that it would do so.
The dealer, Milan-based Questar, announced on Tuesday that it had begun shipping Dell Optiplex desktop computers loaded with Linux and OpenOffice, an open source alternative to Microsoft Office. Questar claims that in the 24 hours since it began shipping the Linux computers, which can be delivered to 20 countries in Europe, its Web site has received over 200 000 hits.
Dell says the dealer customised the systems, and that it is not the first time a reseller has loaded Linux onto Dell computers. Dell says it will honour the warranties on the hardware sold by Questar, but will not provide service and support for any issues with the software.
One-third of US travel booking online by 2006
Reuters reports that online travel research firm PhoCusWright predicts more than one-third of US travel will be booked online by 2006. This is up from 20% in 2003.
It projected that trips booked on the Web by leisure travellers and business people making their own arrangements would rise 34% to $52.8 billion in 2004 from $39.4 billion in 2003.
LA to restrict kids` access to cyber caf'es
The Los Angeles City Council has approved an ordinance restricting the hours in which minors can go to cyber caf'es. The ordinance is aimed at reducing truancy and youth violence, reports Reuters.
Minors under age 18 will not be permitted in the caf'es on school days between 8.30am and 1.30pm, or after 10pm, and patrons will be required to provide identification on request.
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