Updated: Dell set to offer pre-loaded Ubuntu "within weeks" - Engadget

The day that many thought would never come, and the day that some hoped would come, and the day that still may never happen, may come soon if the rumors come true of Dell beginning to ship their computer systems pre-loaded with the opensource Ubuntu Linux operating system. While Dell wouldn't be the first to offer a Linux-based OS pre-loaded on OEM consumer computers, they will be the first major manufacturer to do so. Offering a choice between Windows Vista and Ubuntu or other Linux flavor may provide the right kind of competition needed to help the PC market really move forward in usability, interoperability, and flexibility. If you don't want to wait for Dell you can head over to Ubuntu's website and grab a copy for free to install on your PC. (Save yourself some grief by trying it in a virtual machine first; recommended for advanced users.)

Link to Dell set to offer pre-loaded Ubuntu "within weeks" - Engadget

UPDATED:

Dell has confirmed the coming availability of Ubuntu Linux on select Dell laptops and desktop models.

Bugs in Every Computer

One thing you should know by now is that computers have problems every now and then. Windows users know that one must have antivirus, antispyware, firewalls, a good browser, and some common sense just to keep your computer from being hijacked from some spyware/adware/malware. A new trend in computing is to use an alternative choice for your computer like buying a Mac or running Linux. However these alternatives also come with security vulnerabilities. One anonymous hacker reported a vulnerability in Mac OS that can be exploited through a DMG (disk image) file through Safari. No security updates have been issued by Apple yet, but the recommended course of action is to not use Safari (i.e. use Firefox) to download DMG files or to turn off the offending feature. See the article from Betanews to find out more.

Updates, updates, updates: Be sure to keep your OS and software applications up to date.