Results from survey at WeWantLinux.org [LWN.net]

From:		Blake Couch <blake@thecouches.net>
To:		lwn@lwn.net
Subject:		Results from survey of interest in computers preloaded with GNU/Linux
Date:		Mon, 3 Feb 2003 09:40:59 -0700

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The WeWantLinux.org survey site has been operating since last August,
gathering data on consumer interest in computers pre-loaded with the
GNU/Linux operating system. With 1500 survey entries validated,
the results show a high level of interest in Linux PCs across the
board. The survey site will remain active for the forseeable future,
but the preliminary results are worth noting.

The aggregate survey numbers represent 72 countries around the
world. 60% of the survey participants live in the USA. Over 86% of the
participants say they would consider purchasing a new computer with
Linux pre-loaded. Looking at just the participants who identify
themselves as non-Linux users, over 62% say they would consider
purchasing such a machine. To query the survey results database,
please go to

http://www.wewantlinux.org/responsereport.php

To participate in the survey, please go to

http://www.wewantlinux.org

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Results from survey at WeWantLinux.org

Posted Feb 5, 2003 1:42 UTC (Wed) by Peter (guest, #1127) [Link]

I can't reach the site at the moment to check, but ... hmmm ... I hope it occurred to them that a survey site called WeWantLinux.org just might cause a wee bit of self-selection in survey respondants. How do you correct for something like that? Register other domains called SteveJobsIsGod.org and so forth, and run the same survey?