Their list isn't compelling. Especially for a mainstream consumer. The list basically argues that Ubuntu doesn't suck. Most of the topics try to position Ubuntu as comparable to Windows. Being comparable isn't going to motivate a consumer to switch. Especially when they have been using Windows for xx years.
Too much selling features, not enough selling benefits.
Photo Editing with The GIMP is FREE on Microsoft Windows AND Ubuntu.
Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware are FREE on Microsoft Windows using Avast! (and alternatives).
OpenOffice is available for FREE on Microsoft Windows.
OpenOffice, while quite good, is not 100% Microsoft Office compatible.
I've used Linux for over 15 years; hate Windows with a passion. Hate lies even more.
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Their list isn't compelling. Especially for a mainstream consumer. The list basically argues that Ubuntu doesn't suck. Most of the topics try to position Ubuntu as comparable to Windows. Being comparable isn't going to motivate a consumer to switch. Especially when they have been using Windows for xx years.
Too much selling features, not enough selling benefits.
http://i.dell.com/images/us/segments/dhs/banners/windows_ubu...
Photo Editing with The GIMP is FREE on Microsoft Windows AND Ubuntu. Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware are FREE on Microsoft Windows using Avast! (and alternatives). OpenOffice is available for FREE on Microsoft Windows. OpenOffice, while quite good, is not 100% Microsoft Office compatible.
I've used Linux for over 15 years; hate Windows with a passion. Hate lies even more.
It's free. When that's your starting point, "it doesn't suck" is pretty compelling.
But I don't see them calling that out very well.
Look at the flash video on the side. Its arguments are much more compelling. Too bad they put it where you usually see unrelated ads.
That's probably as far as MS allows them to.
With margins as low as any PC maker, Dell cannot risk pissing Microsoft off.