Linux, we have a PR problem (ITnews) [LWN.net]

Linux, we have a PR problem (ITnews)

Posted Feb 14, 2008 18:51 UTC (Thu) by grouch (subscriber, #27289)
In reply to: Linux, we have a PR problem (ITnews) by hazelsct
Parent article: Linux, we have a PR problem (ITnews)

I really can't wait to see major computer makers like Dell and HP putting an option in all of their computer build systems the option "Windows Vista | Vista Premium (add $100) | Ubuntu Linux (save $100)", that too would get us a good 5-10% of the market right away.

I predict your wait will be just as long as it takes for Microsoft's cash reserves to dry up. You can buy a Dell with Ubuntu right now, but you will pay as much or more for that computer as one with MS Vista + adware, and the computer will have less RAM or a slower CPU or a smaller hard drive.

Of course the EC or the DoJ could suddenly decide that there should be a competitive market and take steps to end such things as exclusionary site licensing and OEM pressures, but I don't expect either of those institutions to get around to doing anything helpful for "consumers" within the next decade or three.

The most effective "Linux PR" is still that which comes from satisfied users -- individuals to corporations.

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