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Originally Posted by KTorak
Personally, I don't think anyone who didn't actually know what they were doing, would buy a pc with Linux. It just doesn't seem like you could drag them out of their Windows environment.
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While this is true, the fact that it is more accessible might get people to think about trying something out. I know people aren't going to say "Oh, this looks pretty cool, let's try it!" But I know that I have informed some people about Linux (specifically Ubuntu, that being my distro of choice), and perhaps they'll see it and go "Hey, isn't this what that crazy girl is always talking about?"
It makes Ubuntu far more accessible to people who aren't "in the know," as well as giving it some sort of credibility.
Also, if the computers do end up being cheaper (even if it's only by a little bit), some people will simply see the smaller price tag.
Still, I'm really interested to see how well this all goes for Dell, and if other companies will start offering Linux.