Tesco Sell Computers with Ubuntu Pre-Installed--Linux on the Up?

[ Thanks to Michael Lauzon for this link. ]

"Tesco, the UK's biggest retailer, has started selling entry level PCs with Ubuntu pre-installed. Could this brave move give Linux based operating systems a much needed boost in the UK?

"Tesco is the world's third largest grocery retailer, and also sells everything from clothes to electrical equipment. In their latest Tesco Direct online catalogue they have a selection of personal computers on offer..."

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