I commend Mark for his efforts to promote OSS. Do any of the major hardware vendors really ask their customers whether they want Windows? A lot of people dont even know what linux is. I think all big players like Sony or Dell should really start giving the option to the end-user. Why can't Dell on its cutomise and buy section say:
Operating System:
MS Windows Vista Premium (or whatever) : $199
Linux - (Ubuntu or whatever): Free (Dell Recommended)
Now, wouldn't that be a huge boost for linux. Linux like somebody else said will have to beat MS on merits (features and usability). Most average users can't be won over by the OSS philosophy.
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I commend Mark for his efforts to promote OSS. Do any of the major hardware vendors really ask their customers whether they want Windows? A lot of people dont even know what linux is. I think all big players like Sony or Dell should really start giving the option to the end-user. Why can't Dell on its cutomise and buy section say: Operating System: MS Windows Vista Premium (or whatever) : $199 Linux - (Ubuntu or whatever): Free (Dell Recommended) Now, wouldn't that be a huge boost for linux. Linux like somebody else said will have to beat MS on merits (features and usability). Most average users can't be won over by the OSS philosophy.