I got a new laptop with built-in 3G modem and Ubuntu was able to connect me to the Internet without me needing to load any extra drivers, which wouldn't be the case with Windows or OSX.
I just installed Ubuntu Lucid, and it detected both my built-in Wifi card and my 3G modem.
Granted ... I had to go System -> Administration -> Hardware Drivers to have the drivers installed for both (as both are considered proprietary because of firmware or some shit). But it was a painless process.
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Ubuntu connects you to the Internet in seconds
Seconds from when? From a few seconds before you connect to the Internet? I'm impressed.
I got a new laptop with built-in 3G modem and Ubuntu was able to connect me to the Internet without me needing to load any extra drivers, which wouldn't be the case with Windows or OSX.
It evolved a lot recently.
I just installed Ubuntu Lucid, and it detected both my built-in Wifi card and my 3G modem.
Granted ... I had to go System -> Administration -> Hardware Drivers to have the drivers installed for both (as both are considered proprietary because of firmware or some shit). But it was a painless process.
which wouldn't be the case with Windows or OSX
I don't think this is true.