I’m a big fan of Ubuntu. I’ve been on some form of Linux since at least Slackware was big. I’ve tried many times to at least get a few customers of mine interested in Linux, but it’s always shot down since apparently customers know how to ‘fix’ windows 98, me, 2000 and XP.

I’d disagree with the fact that customers know how to fix most of the windows problems, and Ubuntu/Linux puts them in just the same boat. So it’s really nice to see that Dell is at least saying “Hey, if you want to save some money, come and get it”. Most computer stores, including the one I work for, refuses to do so, even though (imho) more support and help is available for free than with Vista.