For those of us tired of all things iPhone this week, there are some other, refreshing signs of product and market innovation and the all-important sexiness factor. Where? Well, it’s Linux of all places. I’m referring to the latest laptops from OEM goliath Dell that deliver Canonical’s Ubuntu Linux — which itself represents an effort to beautify and embellish the OS — in cool-looking, colored Inspiron notebooks. There’s even an Espresso Brown one that would go nicely with Ubuntu’s traditional desktop. Want a laptop to match your Flamingo Pink outfit or Sunshine Yellow car? I like the Spring Green and Apine White, too. Best part is, when you look at the options for these slick data roadsters, the Ubuntu Linux is an easy-to-find, single-click alternative alongside Windows. It’s a real option listed among processors, capacity and other features. This may not sound like much, and there is still a long way to go, but we’ve come a long way. Now it seems even other vendors are among the looky-loos and rubberneckers stopping to say, wow, that’s nice looking. When fans of Linux and open source find out it comes with Linux pre-installed, it looks even hotter. Looking good, Linux. Feeling good, Dell.