Dell, Red Hat To Push Linux System

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AUSTIN (AP) - Linux software seller Red Hat Inc. (NasdaqNM:RHAT - news) and Dell Computer Corp. (NasdaqNM:DELL - news) said Tuesday they would expand their efforts to market Linux, an alternative operating system to Microsoft Corp.'s (NasdaqNM:MSFT - news) Windows that can be downloaded for free over the Internet.

Under the agreement, Red Hat will be Dell's preferred Linux service provider.

The agreement calls for the creation of a One Source Alliance to offer support services for Linux users who purchased the software from Red Hat and to develop Linux-related products for Dell.

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Linux is available for free download on the Internet, but customers who purchase the software from Red Hat or other companies receive technical manuals and support services.

Linux-based systems are responsible for about 10 percent of Dell's total server sales - a small percentage of Dell's $27 billion in revenue. Dell has doubled its orders of Linux systems since August.

Tuesday's announcement expands an April deal in which Dell said it would install Linux on a line of high-end computer servers for which Red Hat would provide technical support.

The Round Rock, Texas-based computer maker also offers Red Hat Linux for certain desktop PCs and workstations.

Linux is one of three strategic operating systems Dell factory installs and....

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