Filed under: Products and services, Competitive strategy, Microsoft (MSFT), Dell (DELL), Wal-Mart (WMT)

Here’s a scenario which is quite unneeded by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT). In the battle to create profit within the world of personal computers, it must be scary for “number one” when numbers two and three join forces. According to a report from Red Herring, that is exactly what is happening, sort of. I haven’t heard yet if Microsoft is scared.

It would seem that Dell and Lenovo are each gearing up behind the Linux operating system and are preparing to take a flying leap right against Windows. Judging by the considerable negative banter I have encountered regarding a less than stellar Windows Vista inaugural performance, I would say Dell and Lenovo’s move comes at a most opportune time.

Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) has fully embraced Linux, which has had fairly good response from domestic open source enthusiasts. Dell, for its part, is taking the operating system on a worldwide road show. Dell will be hard selling PCs loaded with the Linux operating system in several countries across the pond.

For number three PC maker Lenovo (OTC: LNGVY)’s part, it plans to introduce a broad range of Linux-outfitted laptops, a particularly strong endorsement of the operating system. To me this signals a recognition by manufacturers in the field that Windows Vista is shoddy, expensive and perhaps a bit arrogant, if I can use that word in this context.

To be honest I must admit that Dell has lost me as a customer. That is mainly due to Dell’s decision to succumb to the wiles of Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT). I thank Dell however for giving the nod to Linux, as that may very well be my chosen operating system for the computer I am soon to build. My computer building project shall be introduced on Friday and shall be fully chronicled on our sister site, DIYLife. I’m hoping that our BloggingStocks friends will come share their opinions as I build a computer from scratch. I will be soliciting reader input to help complete that project successfully.

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