Mac OS X v. Linux (Was: Re: Ubuntu Boot Up Logo)

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Jacob Walch wrote:

> One disadvantage of Linux is something that really has nothing to do with Linux per se:
> that it is not installed on most computers when you buy them.  


This will change though. At the very least manufacturors will offer it 
as a (cheaper) option.  It gives them a price tag advantage, so I think 
you will see this more.

Over a year ago I bought a HP/Compaq laptop that hat Linux 
pre-installed.   (Mandrake).  Just yesterday I chucked that off and 
installed Ubuntu even though that means the modem no longer works..

Actually I wonder if I could have used the driver from the Mandrake 
installation.. I legally own it as it came pre-installed with the computer?

Cheers,
Chanchao