News & Reviews -- Ubuntu-based Developer and Engineering systems (project Sputnik)

News & Reviews -- Ubuntu-based Developer and Engineering systems (project Sputnik)

Here is some of the project Sputnik coverage:

Reviews: Dell Precision 5720 All-in-One

• The ultimate Linux workstation: The Dell 5720 AIO - ZDnet
• Hands-on review: Dell Precision 5720 All-In-One (Linux) -- consumeIT
• Linux Powered iMac Pro Killer -  VLOG 46
• Dell Precision 5720 All-in-One w/Linux Review - Lunduke Hour - June 20, 2017 
• Dell Precision 5720reviewbyLinuxUnplugged(reviewstartsat42:35)- LUP203 
• DellPrecision Workstation AIO 5720 – the first 4K all-in-one desktop running Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu - Muktware

Reviews: Dell Precision 5520 and 7520 mobile workstations

• Dell Precision 5520 Mobile Workstation review: The Ubuntu Linux laptop for power developers - ZDnet
• The beefy Dell Precision 7520 DE can out-muscle a growing Linux laptop field - arstechnica
• DellPrecision5720reviewbyLinuxUnplugged(reviewstartsat42:35)-LUP203
• The Dell Precision 5520 lets you get to work in Ubuntu 16.04 - PCworld 
• Dell Precision 5520 is a beauty and a beast, This the best laptop for Linux power users -- CIO

General

• Project Sputnik: crazy idea to community driven developer systems - Ubuntu insights
• How Dell’s Project Sputnik came to life - CIO.com
• The 5 best Linux laptops of 2017 (Dell at #1 and 4) - TechRadar
• Why Dell's gamble on Linux laptops has paid off -  TechRadar
• Dell’s Has Sold ‘Tens of Millions’ Dollars’ Worth of Project Sputnik Laptops - OMG! Ubuntu!

• Our Trip to Dell (35:36 -- 44:20 Dell offerings) - The Linux Action show 464 
• Dell’s Secret Sauce -  Linux Action Show 465
• XPS 13 Developer Edition, Precision 5510 and Precision 7720 (starting at 30:00) - Linux Action Show 466
• Internet of Troubles  (Dell segment from 49:00 - 1hr9min  - LINUX Unplugged 194
•  Project Sputnik Interview | LINUX Unplugged 179
• PODCAST: Jan-17-2017, Dell Linux Hardware w/Barton George - The Lunduke Hour

Dell Precision next gen mobile workstations and new All-in-one -- Worldwide launch, January 2017

• Dell Launches World’s Most Powerful 15" and 17" Laptops Powered by Ubuntu Linux - Softpedia
• Dell lancia cinque nuovi sistemi Linux -- Techninja
• Five new systems join Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition that come with Ubuntu pre-installed -- Linux Magazine
• Dell doubles down on high-end Ubuntu Linux laptops - ZDnet
• Welcome the new Ubuntu-based Precision line-up - Ubuntu insights
• Dell’s new Precision mobile workstation PCs available with Ubuntu or Windows - Liliputing
• Dell’s Latest Laptop is $100 Cheaper If You Buy It With Ubuntu - OMG! Ubuntu!
• Dell lanza nuevo Precision con Ubuntu y no será el único - SYSGUR
• Dell lanza nuevo Precision con Ubuntu y no será el único - muylinux

Dell XPS 13 developer (9360) -- US and Europe launch, October 2016

• Dell XPS 13 9360 Review - Popey.com blog
• Dell XPS 13 9360 Developer Edition review – 5 stars - TechRadar
• VIDEO Review: XPS 13 developer edition (3:34 - 24:06) - The Linux Action Show
• The new Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition is the little Linux laptop that can - PCWorld
• 2017's best Linux laptop: The latest Dell XPS 13 - ZDNet
• Dell now offers Ubuntu-based developer versions of new Precision workstations – Notebook Check
• REVIEW: Dell XPS 13 Kaby Lake is the best laptop for Linux users - CIO
• REVIEW: Dell’s new Kaby Lake XPS 13 Developer Edition laptop amazes - NetworkWorld
• REVIEW: Dell’s latest XPS 13 DE still delivers Linux in a svelte package - Ars Technica
• Dell XPS 13 mit Kaby Lake als Developer-Edition Golem
• Laptops: Neue Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition mit Ubuntu - Heise
• Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition mit Kaby Lake - erhältlich - ZDNet
• Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition now available with Ubuntu Linux and Intel Kaby Lake CPU - Beta news
• The new XPS 13 Developer Edition lands in Europe and United States - Ubuntu Insights
• Dell Launches Its New Ubuntu-Powered XPS 13 Developer Edition Laptop in US - Softpedia
• Dell refreshes the XPS 13 Developer Edition laptops with Kaby Lake processors - DigitalTrends
• Dell XPS 13 laptops with Kaby Lake now available for $800 and up (Windows and Ubuntu options) - Liliputing
• Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition gets upgraded with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS - OpenSourceForU
• Dell updates Torvalds' preferred XPS 13 laptop: New Intel chips, pricey rose-gold finish - ZDNet
• Windows 10 haters: Try Linux on Kaby Lake chips with Dell’s new XPS 13 - PCWorld

Dell XPS 13 developer edition (9350) -- Reviews

• Linus Torvalds picks Dell XPS 13 as his next laptop - CIO
• Linus Torvalds reveals his favorite programming laptop - ZDNet
• Linus Torvalds selects the XPS 13 developer edition - Linus's blog
• Video: Dell XPS 13: the best Linux laptop? – Tech Pills
• I SWITCHED FROM A MACBOOK (OS X) TO A DELL XPS (UBUNTU) – PAUL O’BRIEN
• Hands-on: openSUSE Tumbleweed with Plasma on Dell XPS 13 (2016) - CIO
• How to install Arch Linux on Dell XPS 13 (2016) in 7 steps - CIO
• Hands-on with the Linux-ready Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition - opensource.com (US) 
• Top 10 laptops for 2016: # 2 -- Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition – V3
• The XPS 13 Developer Edition THE best Linux laptop. Dell's fifth-generation open-source developer laptop isn't just good, it's great -- ZDNet
• XPS 13 Developer Edition, excellent review - Inquirer
• Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition review -- The ultra-thin XPS 13 ditches Windows in favour of Linux - V3
• The XPS developer edition: Dell continues to build a reliable Linux lineage - Arstechnica (US)
• Dell XPS 13 Skylake (2016) review: A lot for a Linux user to like - CIO (US)
• Review: The Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition laptop is nearly perfect - Network World (US)
• XPS 13 Developer Edition, ‘Thumbs Up’ rating – TekThing Episode 75 (US) (starts @ 14:30 mark)
• Endlich ein Top-Notebook mit Linux! - Golem (GER)
• On a testé pour vous le DELL XPS Developper Edition Ubuntu - Toolinux (FR)
• Revue de presse des tests publiés sur le Web (Dell XPS 13 9350 2016) - Laptop Spirit (FR)
• Dell XPS 13 developer edition - Planète Linux (FR)

Dell XPS 13 developer edition (9350) -- European launch -- March, 2016

• Dell launches the latest version of its Ubuntu powered developer edition XPS 13 - Distributique (France)
• Dell launches Ubuntu powered professional range of product - Silicon (France)
• Dell launches its new Linux powered developer edition XPS 13 - Ere Numérique (France)
• Dell renews its Linux running range of laptops - Cnet France (France)
• Dell extends it Ubuntu powered range of laptops - Comptoir Hardware (France)
• Thunderbolt 3 makes an entrance on the Dell DE XPS 13 - Le Monde Informatique (France)
• Dell launches powerful computer under Linux - Journal du Geek (France)
• Dell laptops with Ubuntu - Toolinux (France)
• Dell XPS 13: New Ubuntu-based Developer Edition now available (Update) - Notebookcheck (Germany)
• Current XPS 13 available with Ubuntu - Golem (Germany)
• Dell with new XPS 13 Developer Edition - Tom’s Hardware (Germany)
• Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - ComputerBase (Germany)
• Dell XPS 13 now also available with Ubuntu - Hardwareluxx (Germany)
• Dell XPS 13: New generation of Developer Edition available in Germany - HardwareInside (Germany)
• Dell XPS 13: A new generation of Developer Edition devices now available in Germany - ITIKO (Germany)

Dell XPS 13 developer edition (9350) -- US launch and Ubuntu-based Precision line worldwide launch -- March, 2016

• PODCAST: Dell has launched it’s 5th generation Project Sputnik laptops running Ubuntu (starts at 10:23)- Ubuntu Podcast!
• PODCAST: Launch of XPS 13 developer edition and Ubuntu-base Precision workstations (starts at 19:15) - Linux Unplugged
• Project Sputnik aims to woo Mac and Windows users to Linux - TechRepublic
• Linux? Dude, you're getting a Dell - Dell's line of "Project Sputnik" laptops with Ubuntu Linux have secured a cult following - InfoWorld
• Here's a look Inside Dell's strategy for Linux PCs - Dell wants more Mac and Windows users to move to Linux with its Project Sputnik effort. – PCWorld
• Dell launches XPS 13 developer edition; packs Skylake i7 processor and Ubuntu 14.04 – International Business Times
• Dell brings Linux to its latest XPS 13 laptop - Engadget
• Skylake-based Dell XPS 13 with Linux arrives in the US - PCWorld
• Dell’s new XPS 13 Precision laptops ship with Linux instead of Windows – Digital Trends
• Dell’s Skylake XPS 13, Precision workstations now come with Ubuntu preinstalled – Ars Technica
• Dell Brings Ubuntu Linux 14.04 To XPS 13 Developer Edition Laptop – Hot Hardware
• Dell releases new Linux-powered laptops, including XPS 13 - SlashGear
• Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Laptop With Ubuntu Launched - NDTV
• Dell's Ubuntu-powered Precision Sputnik now available worldwide - TheRegister
• Dell Now Ships XPS 13 Developer Edition With Ubuntu 14.04 LTS – Tech Times
• Dell is now offering its XPS 13 and Precision laptops with Ubuntu pre-installed - Neowin
• Dell updates the XPS 13 Developer Edition Ubuntu laptop – NotebookCheck
• Dell now sells XPS 13, Precision notebooks with Linux pre-installed - TechnoBuffalo
• Microsoft slashes 31.4% off Dell’s XPS 13 laptop to celebrate Pi Day - TechnoBuffalo
• Dell releases new XPS 13 Developer Edition, launches Linux-based Precision laptops worldwide - BetaNews
• Ubuntu versions of Dell XPS 13, Precision laptops now available - Liliputing
• Dell XPS 13 Precision Laptops Running Ubuntu Now Available – Geeky Gadgets
• Dell's Precision Mobile Workstation Series Now Shipping with Ubuntu Preinstalled - Softpedia
• Dell XPS 13 To Give Apple, Microsoft A Run For Their Money? - BitBag
• PROJECT SPUTNIK: DELL ‘XPS 13’ DEVELOPER EDITION LAPTOPS POWERED WITH LINUX, USER REVIEWS AND RATINGS - MicroCapMagazine
• New XPS 13 Linux-based developer laptops presented by Dell - PulseHeadlines
• Dell Introduces New XPS 13 Developer Edition Ubuntu Laptop, Launches Precision Lineup Globally – NextPowerUp
• Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition With Skylake Now On Sale; Linux-Based Monster Arrives In U.S. - HNGN
• Dell Laptops News & Updates: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Launched With Linux Operating System – Parent Herald
• Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition with Linux rolls out in US – Modern Readers
• Dell XPS 13 now 25% off amid Linux version rollout in US – Modern Readers
• Dell’s New XPS 13, Precision Laptops are Linux-based Instead of Windows - Mobipicker
• Dell Offers Ubuntu Laptops - MustTechNews
• Dell's Precision Mobile Workstation Series Now Shipping with Ubuntu Preinstalled - LinuxToday
• Linux mobil: Dell bietet weltweit Precision-Laptops mit Ubuntu an – Heise online
• Dell lance des ordinateurs puissants équipés Linux – Journaldugeek
• Berbasis Skylake Dell XPS 13 dengan Linux tiba di AS - Ashora
• Série Precision Mobile Workstation da Dell agora com Ubuntu pré-instalado de fábrica - SempraUpdate

Dell Precision M3800 developer edition - Launch -- Feb, 2015

• Review: Dell's Ubuntu-powered M3800 Mobile Workstation is a desktop destroyer - Network World
• Product Review:  Dell’s Linux PC sequel still “just works”—but it adds 4K screen and rough edges - Ars Technica
• Dell updates Linux-powered Developer Edition portables with M3800 monster - Ars Technica
• Dell offers new Ubuntu Linux workstation laptop - ZDNet
• Dell Unveils New High-End Ubuntu Linux Laptop - The Var Guy
• Want a Dell XPS 13 or M3800 for less? Go for the Ubuntu edition - Digital Trends
• Dell to offer Ubuntu Linux for XPS 13 and Precision M3800 laptops - Liliputing
• Dell's line of Linux laptops expands to include new MacBook Pro competitor – PC World
• Dell Precision M3800 – A Laptop for Linux Lovers and Developers – The Fuse Joplin
• Dell to offer Ubuntu on Broadwell-powered XPS 13 – Tech Spot
• Dell XPS 13 and Precision M3800 to offer Ubuntu Linux OS – Loopy Gadgets
• Dell launches new Ubuntu workstation laptop Precision M3800 – The American Bazaar
• Dell Offers Another New Ubuntu Laptop (Precision M3800) – LME Linu
• Dell launches new Ubuntu workstation laptop Precision M3800 – West Texas News
• Dell offers New Ubuntu Linux Workstation Laptop – IT Voice
• Dell Announces Its M3800 Developer Edition Loaded with Ubuntu – Parts-People
• Dell unveils Ubuntu-powered Precision M3800 Developer Edition 'beast' – The Inquirer
• Dell Continues Shipping Fresh Linux Laptops - Slashdot
• Ubuntu 14.04, Highly Recommended by the Engineers of Dell - Gadget Gestures
• Dell's line of Linux laptops expands to include new MacBook Pro competitor - PC Advisor (UK)
• Dell updates Linux-powered Developer Edition portables with M3800 monster - Cardiff Computer Rescue (UK)
• Dell renews its Ubuntu laptop range with the Precision M3800 - La Mirada del Replicante (Spain)
• 4K, Thunderbolt 2 and Ubuntu for the new Dell Precision M3800 - Cnet (France)
• Dell launches 15-inch laptop Precision M3800 as developer edition with Ubuntu – linuxundich (Germany)
• Dell: new workstation M3800 with pre-installed Ubuntu 14.04 . TweakPC.de (Germany)
• Precision M3800: Dell presents workstation with Ubuntu 14.04 – Silicon.de (Germany)
• Dell offers mobile workstation M3800 with Ubuntu 14.04. – ZDNet.de (Germany)
• Dell Precision M3800, 4k laptop with Ubuntu - Muy Linux (Spain)
• Dell Precision M3800, 4K and Ubuntu for creative professionals and directors – Socialmediamanager (syndicated) (Italy)
• Dell Precision M3800, 4K and Ubuntu for creative professionals and directors – Dday (Italy)
• A laptop for linux developers from Dell – Elektroniikkauutiset (Finland)
• Precision M3800 Ubuntu - ZDNet.ja (Japan)
• Dell Precision M3800, workstation móvil 4K con Linux - Omicrono (Spain)
• Dell lanza el Precision M3800 - boliviasiglo21 (Spain)
• Dell Precision M3800 Mobile Workstation gains 4K, Thunderbolt 2 and Ubuntu Linux options – Beta News
• Dell Precision M3800 Develop Edition Ubuntu Laptop - Ubergizmo
• Should you use Windows 10 or Ubuntu? - IT World
• Dell Precision M3800 Mobile Workstation gains 4K, Thunderbolt 2 and Ubuntu Linux options - Demanjo
• Dell updates Linux-powered Developer Edition portables with M3800 monster - Cardiff Computer Rescue
• Dell Precision M3800, the 4k mobile workstation with Linux – Muy Computer (Spain)
• Dell announces workstation laptop with UHD screen and Ubuntu 14.04 as functions – Tweakers (Netherlands)
• Dell announces workstation laptop with UHD screen and Ubuntu 14.04 as functions – Tweakers (Netherlands)
• Dell Precision M3800, the 4k mobile workstation with Linux – Muy Computer (Spain) 

Sputnik 4 (Broadwell-based XPS-13 developer edition)

• CES 2015: Dell refreshes high-end XPS business laptop line - ZDNet

Press/Blogger Coverage

XPS 15

• Ubuntu on XPS 15 (8947-sLV) - Matt Woodward's Blog

Sputnik 3 (Haswell-based XPS-13 developer edition) Reviews

• New Shinny Toy - Moving to the Dark Side
• Installing Debian 8 on a Dell XPS - debian/installing.md
• Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition review (Haswell, late 2013 model) - J's Blog
• Guide to leaving your Mac laptop - Squid's Blog
• Got me a Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition - DPP's Blog
• Still Liking the XPS 13 Developer Edition - DPP's Blog

Sputnik 3  Launch - November 2013

• Dell’s Sputnik 3 might be the best Linux laptop yet - Geek.com
• Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition ultrabook with Ubuntu gets Haswell, touchscreen - Liliputing
• The Dell ‘Sputnik 3’ is a 13.3 touchscreen Ubuntu laptop- Gearburn
• Dell refreshes XPS 13 Developer Edition as Sputnik 3, dumps Ubuntu on Precision M3800 - TechShout
• Dell, Ubuntu Linux OS, Haswell processor, touchscreen unite in Sputnik 3 laptop - Slash Gear
• Dell Expands Project Sputnik, Open Source Linux Laptop - The VAR Guy
• Dell’s Sputnik 3 touchscreen laptop has Ubuntu Linux, Intel’s Haswell - PC World
  
• Dell orbits Linux a third time with revamped Sputnik notebooks - The Register
• Dell Reaffirms Commitment to Project Sputnik Launches a New Ubuntu Laptop for Developers - Maximum PC
• Dell spiffs up Project Sputnik laptop for open-source devs - GigaOM
• Ubuntu on the Precision M3800 - Dell Tech Center Blogs
• Dell aims for cloudy orbit with Sputnik Ubuntu developer project – The Register
• Review – Sputnik2 -  Professional OpenStack
  

Sputnik 2 Post-launch News and Reviews

• Video: Shuttleworth raves about Dell XPS 13 developer edition - Barton's Blog
• Review: Dell XPS 13 FHD Developer Edition - GoSaBe
  
• Review:  Laptop Week Review: The Dell XPS 13 Developers Edition With Ubuntu - TechCrunch
  
• Review: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition review - Linux laptop an Ultrabook in all but name - PC Advisor
• Review: Dell's Linux laptop has good hardware, decent toolkit - PC World
  
• Review: It just works: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Linux Ultrabook review - Ars Technica
• Review: Dell XPS 13 Ubuntu Edition – first impressions - Seravo
• Sputnik Laptop and Why Dell Supports OpenStack - SiliconANGLE
• Review: Shaky liftoff for Sputnik: Dell's Linux lappie runs its own cloud, ish - The Register
  
• Review: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition: windows-free --  Webnews (Italian)
  
• Review: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition con Ubuntu – prova su strada - HTML.it (Italian)
• Review: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition con Ubuntu: recensione - OneOpenSource (Italian) 
• Review:Dells Ubuntu-Ultrabook im Test -  Heise Open Source (German)
• Review:Putting Dell's Ubuntu Ultrabook to the test -- The H Online

Sputnik 2 Product Launch, Europe availability - February 2013

• Dell’s thin, high-res XPS 13 laptop does Linux - CNET
• Dell's 'Sputnik' Ubuntu Linux laptop gets a key upgrade - PCWorld
• Dell upgrades its developer edition Ubuntu Linux laptop - ZDNet
• Dell’s Linux Ultrabook gets more pixels, European availability - Ars Technica
• Sputnik 2 is here: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition goes 1080p and lands in Europe - Barton's Blog
• Dell bringing improved Sputnik to Europe - The H
• Dell Expands Ubuntu Developer Laptop to Europe - The VAR Guy
• Dell’s Ubuntu based Developer laptop just got better - Canonical Blog
• Dell Puts Out Updated Ubuntu Linux Laptop - Phoronix
• Dell's Ubuntu dev laptop gets much-needed display boost – The Register (UK)
• Dell's Ubuntu Ultrabook lands in UK – PC Pro (UK)
• Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Notebook updated – pro-linux.de (Germany)
• Dell’s Ubuntu-Ultrabook available shortly – Heise Open (Germany)
• Full high definition and Ubuntu preinstalled: Dell has updated Developer Notebook XPS 13 – BITblokes (Germany)
• The Ubuntu Dell Ultrabook available in France – Journal Du Net (France)
• The Ubuntu Dell XPS goes Full HD and lands in Europe – PC Impact (France)
• The Dell XPS 13 running Ubuntu is available in Europe – Macg (France)
• The XPS Dell Ubuntu Developer Edition arrives in Europe  – PC Info Pratique (France)
• Sputnik 2: the Ubuntu Ultrabook from Dell (+ pictures) – Webwereld (Netherlands)
• Dell brings Ultrabook with Ubuntu and Full HD screen to the Netherlands – Tweakers (Netherlands)
• Dell issues XPS with Ubuntu in the Netherlands – BN De Stem (Netherlands)
• Dell introduces XPS with Ubuntu in the Netherlands – PZC (Netherlands)
• Dell issues ultrabook with Ubuntu and Full HD display in the Netherlands – Linux Magazine (Netherlands)
• Dell brings XPS met Ubuntu to the Netherlands – Dutch IT-channel (Netherlands)
• Dell brings Linux Ultrabook to the Netherlands – NUjij (Netherlands)
• Dell pre-install Ubuntu in Sweden – Computer Sweden (Sweden)
• Sputnik has landed – Linux-Community (Germany)
• Dell's Ubuntu Ultrabook on the market – Linux Magazin Online (Germany)
• Dells Ubuntu Ultrabook on the market – admin-magazin.de (Germany)
• Review Open-Source and Linux: Dell updates the Ubuntu-driven XPS 13 – Computerwoche (Germany)
• Dells Ubuntu-Ultrabook now available - Heise Open (Germany)
• Dells Ubuntu-Ultrabook now available - c’t (Germany)
• Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition - DellManiac (Germany)
• Dell Ubuntu-Ultrabook now available in Germany - Dimido (Germany)
• Dell updates its notebook with Ubuntu – Oneopensource (Italy)
• Dell arrives in Italy with Sputnik project – Oneopensource (Italy)
• Dell XPS 13 “Developer Edition” in Italy – Notebookitalia (Italy)
• XPS 13 for developers in Italy with Ubuntu – Tom’s hardware (Italy)
• Dell XPS 13 Ubuntu becomes Full HD – Netbooknews (Italy)
• Dell updates the XPS 13 “developer edition” – HWJournal (Italy)
• Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook with Ubuntu available in Italy – Pianetatech (Italy)
• Dell Ultrabook with Ubuntu available in Italy - Webnews (Italy)
• Dell Sputnik now being sold in Europe – H-Online (UK – updated with pricing)

Product Launch - November 2012

• Dell launches Sputnik Linux Ultrabook – The Register
• Dell releases powerful, well-supported Linux Ultrabook – Ars Technica
• Dell ships lightweight XPS 13 laptop with Ubuntu Linux – IDG
• Dell XPS 13 laptop: The Ubuntu developer edition arrives – ZDNet
• Dell’s ‘Sputnik’ Ubuntu Linux ultrabook: First in a new line? – PC World
• Dell launches Ubuntu-powered Sputnik for developers – The H-Online
• Dell’s Ubuntu Ultrabook goes on sale in the US – PC Pro
• Dell Ships High-End Ubuntu Laptop for Cloud Developers  – The Var Guy
• Dell Unveils Powerful Linux Ultrabook for $1,449 – Mobile Magazine
• Dell Launches XPS 13 Ultrabook Developed Edition, Comes With Ubuntu Linux – StudentNews.ie
• Dell’s $1,549 Ubuntu-based XPS 13 goes on sale, $50 more than Windows variant (update: $100 price drop)– Engadget
• Dell is selling a nicely configured version of its XPS 13 ultrabook with Ubuntu Linux – CNET
• Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook With Linux Ubuntu Almost Ready For Launch – iTech Post

Project Sputnik to become a product - July 2012

• Project Sputnik–A Beachhead to Dell’s Brave new World - Diversity Limited
• Dell's Sputnik - Git what you want -- O'Reilly Radar
• Slideshow: Linux, Open Source & Ubuntu: OSCON 2012: The Open-Source Creative Engine Drives the Economy – eWeek
• Dell announces Ubuntu developer laptop – ITWeb
• Dell Launching Ubuntu Linux Developer Laptop After Successful Pilot Program Dubbed ‘Project Sputnik’ – International Digital Times
• Dell set to launch their Ubuntu developer laptop, Sputnik, later this year – TweakTown
• Dell’s Sputnik project is a go – Technoholik
• Dell expands open source initiatives – ITWeb
• Linux fans rejoice: Dell XPS 13 will come with Ubuntu – BetaNews
• Dell Takes Another Crack at Linux Boxes with Project Sputnik, Launching This Fall – HotHardware
• Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook For Developers Will Launch In 2012 – The Droid Guy
• Dell launching Sputnik, the Ubuntu developer laptop, this year – Ars Technica
• Dell to launch Ubuntu-based XPS 13 laptop this fall – Hardware.Info (UK)
• Open-Source Goes Ultraportable With Dell Pre-Installed Ubuntu XPS 13 Offering – Mobile Magazine
• Dell to ship XPS 13 with Ubuntu Linux in some areas, Precise Pangolin goes ultraportable – Engadget
• Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook with Ubuntu Linux Installed Launches This Fall – Geeky Gadgets
  • Syndicated on: Technabob.com
• Linux comes to ultrabooks: Dell to preload OS on XPS 13 – CNET
• Dell to launch Linux ultrabook in Fall – Fierce CIO
• 4 Ways Dell Is Becoming An Open Source Company – TechCrunch
  • Syndicated On: Seeking Alpha
• Shuttleworth talks up Ubuntu 12.10, growing acceptance of Linux on desktop and Ubuntu Unity – ZDNET
• Dell’s Developer Laptop – i-Programmer
• Dell announces expansion of three open source initiatives – eChannelLine
• Dell’s Development Computer, Project Sputnik, Coming this Fall – LAPTOP Magazine
• Dell Opens Up To Open Source Again – RedOrbit
• As Windows 8 looms, Dell readies Ubuntu laptop for fall release – ExtremeTech
• Dell adds to OpenStack and creates cloud notebook – DatacenterDynamics
• Dell’s Project Sputnik is go for launch – Bit-tech.net
• Dell Solidifies Commitment to Open Source, Developers at OSCON – eWeek
  • Syndicated on:Techweekeurope.co.uk, CIO Insight
• Dell Linux-Based Laptop Goes On Sale This Fall – The Inquisitr
• Dell Expands OpenStack Cloud Efforts, and Other Open Source Programs – OStatic
• The Ultrabooks Dell Ubuntu developers arrive later this year – Xataka (Spain)
• Dell ready to sell laptops with Ubuntu – hwjournal.net (Italy)
• Dell puts Linux ultrabook – PuntoInformatico (Italy)
• Dell brings XPS 13 laptop from Ubuntu – Hardware.info (Dutch)
• Dell’s New Ubuntu Linux Laptop Is Coming This Fall– PC World
  • Syndicated on: IDG News Norway, Macgasm
• A first look at Dell’s “Sputnik” Ubuntu Linux developer laptop – ZDNet
• A first look at Ubuntu 12.04 (Photo Gallery) – ZDNet
• Dell Gives Linux Laptops Another Chance – TechCrunch
  • Syndicated on: TechCrunch (Japan), Linux.com
• Dell launching Project Sputnik developer laptops in fall – Ubergizmo
• Dell to release Project Sputnik developer laptop this fall – The Verge
• Dell to launch Project Sputnik developer laptops this fall – SlashGear
• Pentaho, Datameer Join Dell’s Project Sputnik – The VAR Guy
• Dell to offer Ubuntu XPS 13 laptops this Autumn – Inquirer
• Dell introduced based on OpenStack cloud solutions – Servers.PCOnline (China)
• Dell’s to sell Ubuntu ultrabooks this fall, Project Sputnik graduates from beta – Liliputing
• New Ubuntu Laptop, from Dell, to Head for Developers – OStatic
• Dell confirms Linux laptop and expands OpenStack cloud solutions – V3.co.uk
• Dell’s Ubuntu Ultrabook arrives this autumn – PC Pro
• Dell readies Linux Ultrabook for autumn release – Reg Hardware
• Coming: Dell Ultrabook with Ubuntu 12.04 for Developers – The H
• Dell Ubuntu Linux Developer Laptop Launches this Fall: Project Sputnik FTW – Mobile & Apps
• Project Sputnik Versus Microsoft – PC Magazine
• Dell’s Ubuntu Laptop Program Enters Beta, ‘Blows Away’ Expectations – PC World
  • Syndicated on: IDG news Norway,  PC Advisor, Computerworld UK, Tech World, ITWorld Canada
• Dell’s Project Sputnik Set To Build The Ultimate Developer Laptop – Crazy Engineers
• Dell release a Linux laptop in autumn‎ – TICbeat (Spain)
• Project Sputnik: The Ubuntu laptop from Dell in approach – Blogeee.net, CNET (France)
• Project Sputnik: the laptop to cloud developers – Tom’s Hardware (France)
• Dell puts a foot in the Linux market – Mac Generation (France)
• Soon an XPS 13 from Dell with Ubuntu 4.12 – Revioo.com (France)
• Sputnik is concretely: Dell Ultra with Ubuntu Book 12:04 in Autumn – Pro-Linux (Germany)
• Officially launched the project “Sputnik” notebook PC development to developers only with Dell, the Ubuntu – SourceForge.JP Magazine (Japan)
• Dell XPS 13 starts this autumn sale with Ubuntu – Tweakers.net (Netherlands)
• New Linux PC from Dell – Computerworld (Norway)
• Dell materializes its Linux project – Silicon News (Spain)
• Dell is preparing a new laptop with GNU / Linux – Somos Libres (Peru)
• Dell will begin selling computers with Linux preinstalled at the factory – FayerWayer (Spanish)
• Laptop Dell Launches Special Project Developer Sputnik This September – Chip Online Portal (Indonesia)
• Dell returns to the market for Linux-Laptop– CyberSecurity (Russia)
• Dell offers Linux-laptops a second chance – DailyComm (Russia)
• Dell revives project for Linux laptops – Tech News (Bulgaria)
• Dell Returned to the Market for Linux Laptops – siteua.org (Russia)
• 4 Intriguing Desktop Linux Options Coming Soon to Retail Stores – Linux.com

Initial project announcement - May 2012

• DevOpsAngle: Dell Announces A Linux Laptop Designed for Developers
• GigaOm: Dell tests open-source laptop for developers
• VentureBeat: Neckbeards, rejoice! Dell’s new Linux ultrabook was developed just for you
• Hacker News: Dell Announces A Linux Laptop Designed For Developers (devopsangle.com)
• The Register: Dell puts Sputnik open-source laptop on launch pad
• Engadget: Project Sputnik: Dell’s Ubuntu-based XPS13 laptop for developers
• WSJ: Dude, Dell’s Building an Open Source Laptop
• The Verge: Dell’s Project Sputnik pairs Ubuntu with the XPS 13 to help create a developer’s dream
• Ars Technica: New Dell Ubuntu ultrabooks a step in the right direction for Linux support
• USA Today: Social media is reinventing how business is done – USATODAY.com
• Forbes: Can Dell’s Open Source XPS Ultrabook Steal Apple’s Thunder?
• Stephen O’Grady: Why a developer laptop? 
• Cote’s Blog:Project Sputnik
• InfoWorld: Dell plots Ubuntu laptop for developers with eye on OpenStack cloud
• PCWorld: New from Dell: an Ubuntu Linux Laptop Targeting Developers
• Dell Designing Developer Oriented Laptop – Slashdot
• Dell Announces Linux Laptop For Developers – ITProPortal
• Dell readies Ubuntu Linux laptop for developers – ZDNet
• Dell releases Ubuntu 12.04 image for XPS 13 ultrabook – The Inquirer
• Dell announces Project Sputnik pilot program, plans to create a laptop for mobile and web developers – Ubergizmo
• Dell touts Linux laptop for Android, JS devs – TG Daily
• Dell plans Ubuntu laptop for developers – ZDNet UK
• Dell working on Ubuntu Ultrabook for developers – PC Pro
• Dell targeting developers with XPS 13 and custom Ubuntu– Slashgear
• Dell goes after devs with Ubuntu-based Sputnik – Bit-Tech
• Dell’s Project Sputnik Uses Ubuntu 12.04 On XPS 13 – Developer’s Dream Machine – Crazy Engineers
• First look at Project Sputnik: Dell’s XPS ultrabook with Ubuntu Linux – Liliputing
• Developer Laptop launches: Project Sputnik | ServerGround.net
• Dell tests open-source laptop for developers — Cloud Computing News
• Dell presenteert ontwikkelaarsversie XPS 13-ultrabook met Ubuntu | Tech-nieuws
• Dell prepara un portátil para Desarrolladores con Ubuntu y Software Libre | www.cyanogenmod.info
• Project Sputnik: un portátil para desarrolladores Open Source
• Für Entwickler: Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook mit Ubuntu
• Sputnik Project: Dell e Canonical insieme per un ultraportatile Linux – Netbook News
• Dell experimentiert mit Ubuntu-Entwickler-Ultrabook | Edv-Sicherheitskonzepte.de – News Blog aus vielen Bereichen
• เดลล์ เปิดตัวโครงการ Sputnik: Ubuntu 12.04 สำหรับ XPS13 | Magento-Thailand.com | Magento, รับทำเว็บไซต์ Magento, รับทำเว็บไซต์ร้านค้า เว
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• New from Dell: an Ubuntu Linux Laptop Targeting Developers | Geeklin
• Ultraportátiles Dell con Ubuntu, para desarrolladores web
• Dell plans Ubuntu laptop for developers | BussinessTree News
• Компания Dell представила специализированный ноутбук для разработчиков, укомплектованный Ubuntu | PROUBUNTU
• Projekt Sputnik – laptop dla deweloperów | OSWorld.pl
• Dell Designing Developer Oriented Ubuntu Laptop
• Dell Working On OpenStack-Friendly Ubuntu Laptop for Developers | PHP World
• Dell annonce un protoype de développement d’un portable avec Ubuntu | LinuxBe.org
• Dell porta Ubuntu sul suo Ultrabook XPS13 – Gizmodo IT – Il gadget weblog