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[overkill]

This could also be due in part to the fact that it is very hard to find Netbooks with Linux on them in stores anymore. I've bought two netbooks recently, and the first thing that happened was that they got reinstalled with Ubuntu netbook remix, and I couldn't be happier with them! Most other people I know do this as well. This is a similar problem with tracking Linux usage on the desktop, in that virtually all desktop computers are sold with Windows on them, providing the illusion that 90% of users are using Windows, when in reality a significant number of those are converted to Linux immediately.

[WinTard]

I like Linux. I like Windows. Obviously some like OS X.
http://www.engadget....ed-to-run-os-x/

Currently $249 with Ubuntu or $299 with XP. With OS X, priceless!
http://www.dell.com/...=dhs&ref=homepg

As far as I am concerned, $50 isn't worth the big fuss between 'free' or non-free OS... Especially for the neophyte low-end computer user without experience.

If I had to get a netbook, I'd probably get it with XP (for flexibility and free-support), then would boot on one of these 8GB or 16GB USB memory key with an image of Knoppix or Ubuntu LiveCD/DVD. Without even installing Linux. Just boot! The 8GB key is $12 at tigerdirect. Ubuntu or Knoppix or any Linux is free, thus a non-issue. OS-X is $99 online.

The reason to keep XP installed, is I have not come across a livecd version of XP. I'm sure it can be done however, but who needs the hassle?

Why restrict yourself to one specific diet? Why not get the best of all worlds?

Variety is the spice of life!