Part of it is about Ubuntu Users too [LWN.net]

Part of it is about Ubuntu Users too

Posted Aug 20, 2008 7:00 UTC (Wed) by frazier (guest, #3060)
In reply to: Part of it is about Ubuntu Users too by dowdle
Parent article: In defense of Ubuntu

> It all boils down to... does the overall Linux community gain much 
> from the mass, somewhat transient influx of users that Ubuntu has 
> given us?  Even those that stick around... are they a plus for the
> community or a drag?  Do we really care about the numbers?  Should
> we care?  Or should we just be trying to make Linux better?

Overall, those who stick around are a plus. Even when the strength density drops, there's
still power in numbers. It really is worth the trade. 

This whole 'netbook' thing is a gainer. From my limited exposure, Linux on the SSD is fine,
but XP doesn't like SSD. That Linpus Linux on the Acer Aspire One was nice I thought. 

The Dell netbook looks interesting. Those are the ideal market for Ubuntu. As you mention,
people who move from windows to Ubuntu are going to look for familiar things. On a new form
factor, they won't be looking for the familiar as much.

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Part of it is about Ubuntu Users too

Posted Aug 20, 2008 17:19 UTC (Wed) by drag (subscriber, #31333) [Link]

> This whole 'netbook' thing is a gainer. From my limited exposure, Linux on the SSD is fine,
but XP doesn't like SSD. 

Your probably right. For evidence supporting your claim all you have to look at is Asus's new
top-of-the-line EEEPCs. The XP version comes with a 80GB mechanical drive, while the Linux
version comes with a 40GB solid state.