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Shuttleworth Tells Linux Users to Stop Being So Fussy For OEMs

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the probably-good-advice-in-general dept.

Anonymous writes "Mark Shuttleworth says Linux users may need to stop being so fussy when putting demands on OEMs for pre-installed Linux PCs. CRN finds a response to Shuttleworth that seems to be both amusing and telling at the same time."

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  1. Dell can do what they want... by Bert+the+Turtle · · Score: 0, Redundant

    ...but until they guarantee their hardware will work with a certain version of the linux kernel, they aren't going to get any business from me.

  2. Re:Fatal flaw by jcr · · Score: 1, Redundant

    The average user just doesn't care that much about the OS they're running; vanilla Windows or OS X is good enough for the masses.

    That being the case, what does the vendor have to gain by selling Linux pre-installed? Remember, if you're not talking about a million units a year in incremental sales improvements, Linux is barely a rounding error on a financial statement.

    -jcr

    --
    The only title of honor that a tyrant can grant is "Enemy of the State."
  3. Re: Shuttleworth who by VEGETA_GT · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I just want to know who marked this Redundant considering its getting level 2 comments which I have to admit bring up some great points.