Let’s say just like for example like MacOS. It’s awesome we have so many tools but at the same time lack of some kind of standardization can seem like nothing works and you get overwhelmed. I’m asking for people that want to support Linux or not so tech-savy people.

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Let me clarify myself

*It’s impossible to get big corporate guys attention so they ship Linux by default and it’s clearly tested. For now the Valve, System76, Framework and Tuxedo are exception.

Edit: Also I was keeping in mind corporate entity behind OS.

  • Apple - MacOS
  • Microsoft - Windows
  • ? - Linux
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Dell sells PC’s with Linux installed.

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Not in retail stores though AFAIK

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Correct. I was just touching on the big corporations point since they listed some online only retailers.

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The big guys won’t sell Linux to consumers because of Microsoft’s anticompetitive practices. That’s the main thing that’s holding back Linux acceptance right now. But if some big player (e.g. Valve) would take the leap, things might get interesting.

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Yes exactly.

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“It’s impossible. Let me list 4 exceptions though”

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Hahaha true 😆

But the scale is too small for now. :/

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Dell have at times sold laptops with Linux pre installed.

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Can you buy a Dell laptop with Linux at a retail store?

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I’ve seen this type of question elsewhere. Why is it an issue?

Standardisation? Corporate Linux? Just like the big boys? Big fish eat little fish.

Careful what you ask for . .

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