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Re: [LUG] Survey on Linux computers

 

On Sat, 2011-06-25 at 09:26 +0100, techservices wrote:
> Hello everyone
> 
> I am trying to get some measure of opinion on thoughts about retailers selling 
> computers with Linux preinstalled, or at least offered as an option.
> I just find myself scratching my head as to why PC World et al don't have a Linux 
> section. They've even stopped selling boxed distro's of which I used to buy one 
> per year.

I think to be honest - most of these high street companies have
contracts with MS that state they must only sell that stuff. I'm sure
its far more complicated than that, but that's what I would believe to
be true.

Joe



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