Subj : Re: Computers
To   : MIKE POWELL
From : Mhansel739
Date : Thu Aug 15 2024 06:59:02

MP> I am not so certain it has as much to do with linux software being
MP> different or even more technical as it does with linux being less likel
MP> be pre-installed.
MP>  
MP> Microsoft may no longer have the monopolistic deals with PC makers
MP> regarding preinstallation of their software (or maybe they do?), but I
MP> think the damage was long done before that was stopped.

Mike, I think that you hit the nail on the head. When you go to a store
(or Amazon for that matter), the computers that you find to buy all have
Windows installed or are MacOS. Those are the 2 most likely choices a
user has. And their purchase is based on a need - a need to get a
computer that is working right now, and taking the time to install a new
OS is not a top priority. 

Yes, the damage has been done. The end users are going to buy what they
buy and use it as is (aside from maybe adding some additional software).
They want easy and convenient. 
--Matt

--- RATSoft/FIDO v09.14.95 [JetMail 1.01]
 * Origin: STar Fleet HQ - Real Atari! bbs.sfhqbbs.org:5983 (21:3/171.0)

.